Pellet Estate
Pellet Vineyard Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Reddish in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red fruits with light cedar, earth, tobacco leaf, black pepper, herbs and black tea.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruity and rich. Complex and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.
This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and nicely balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
I had different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Reddish in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red fruits with light cedar, earth, tobacco leaf, black pepper, herbs and black tea.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruity and rich. Complex and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.
This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and nicely balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
I had different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Inky in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex.
This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting.
Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out.
Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Inky in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex.
This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting.
Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out.
Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim.
Strong nose of black plums, cooked cherries, currents, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, light earth, peppercorn, mediterranean spices and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, sweet strawberries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is fruit forward and rich. Elegant and complex with a soft mouthfeel.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, when more red fruits show up.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
I had this vintage 4 years ago, and the nose is much nicer now. Really enjoyed it once it opened up.
This Single Vineyard is spicy and entertaining. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a Napa Merlot, with a Right Bank Bordeaux twist.
Tasty, and good by itself or with food.
A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$100.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim.
Strong nose of black plums, cooked cherries, currents, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, light earth, peppercorn, mediterranean spices and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, sweet strawberries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is fruit forward and rich. Elegant and complex with a soft mouthfeel.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, when more red fruits show up.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
I had this vintage 4 years ago, and the nose is much nicer now. Really enjoyed it once it opened up.
This Single Vineyard is spicy and entertaining. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a Napa Merlot, with a Right Bank Bordeaux twist.
Tasty, and good by itself or with food.
A tiny production of only 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$100.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.
Showing blue and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and coffee.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Single Vineyard is rich and extracted, and still young. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
A nice sipping wine and good with food too.
I had it a year and a half ago, and it is drinking better now.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 100% Merlot grapes.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$85.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.
Showing blue and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and coffee.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Single Vineyard is rich and extracted, and still young. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
A nice sipping wine and good with food too.
I had it a year and a half ago, and it is drinking better now.
I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 100% Merlot grapes.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$85.
Pellet Estate Napa Valley Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, California
It’s time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's a nice one from Napa Valley.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
On the nose blueberries, black plums, black cherries, licorice, cedar, light vanilla, spices, chocolates, earth, vegetables, tobacco and black pepper.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, plums, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, spices and peppercorn.
Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very young Merlot from a Single Vineyard. Starting to drink nicely, although better with food.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly. Tangy and elegant with a soft mouthfeel.
Showing mild complexity at this point. Would be better in 3 to 5 years, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has the potential to be a gorgeous wine.
I paired it with Prosciutto, aged Brie and crackers.
100% Merlot grapes. A very small production of around 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$85.
Pellet Estate Napa Valley Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, California
It’s time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's a nice one from Napa Valley.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
On the nose blueberries, black plums, black cherries, licorice, cedar, light vanilla, spices, chocolates, earth, vegetables, tobacco and black pepper.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with strawberries, raspberries, plums, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, spices and peppercorn.
Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very young Merlot from a Single Vineyard. Starting to drink nicely, although better with food.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly. Tangy and elegant with a soft mouthfeel.
Showing mild complexity at this point. Would be better in 3 to 5 years, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has the potential to be a gorgeous wine.
I paired it with Prosciutto, aged Brie and crackers.
100% Merlot grapes. A very small production of around 300 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$85.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Nose of red and black fruits, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, light earth, Indian spices, light peppercorn and vegetables.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, plums, blueberries, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco, herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa valley. Nicely balanced and complex. A great example of Napa Merlot with a Right Bank Bordeaux feel.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.
This single Vineyard is tasty and interesting. Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and I really like this vintage. Very approachable young.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with hard cheeses and crackers.
100% Merlot grapes. A tiny production of less than 500 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Nose of red and black fruits, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, light earth, Indian spices, light peppercorn and vegetables.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, plums, blueberries, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco, herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Napa valley. Nicely balanced and complex. A great example of Napa Merlot with a Right Bank Bordeaux feel.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.
This single Vineyard is tasty and interesting. Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and I really like this vintage. Very approachable young.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with hard cheeses and crackers.
100% Merlot grapes. A tiny production of less than 500 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.