Plumpjack
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Even though Gavin Newsome is/was involved I still like this Merlot
Even though Gavin Newsome is/was involved I still like this Merlot
Apr 10th, 2024
Monday evening we opened the 2018 Plumpjack Napa Valley Merlot, from Angnin, California. This is a blend of 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec.
On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, violets, herbal notes, spice, menthol and earth.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, mocha, violets, herbal notes, spice and earth.
This is a medium to full bodied wine medium + acidity and medium to medium + fine grippy tannins that brings us around to a long black fruit graphite finish. Enjoy the rest of your week in hopes your weekend bring many fine wines. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Monday evening we opened the 2018 Plumpjack Napa Valley Merlot, from Angnin, California. This is a blend of 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec.
On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, violets, herbal notes, spice, menthol and earth.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, mocha, violets, herbal notes, spice and earth.
This is a medium to full bodied wine medium + acidity and medium to medium + fine grippy tannins that brings us around to a long black fruit graphite finish. Enjoy the rest of your week in hopes your weekend bring many fine wines. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This one’s for @Paul K. Seek this bad boy out, too. It drinks like a Merlot masquerading as a cab. Rich, plush and sweet. Decadent nose and palate. Gathers pace with airtime. On the 93pt bubble. Let me see what wifey says…
This one’s for @Paul K. Seek this bad boy out, too. It drinks like a Merlot masquerading as a cab. Rich, plush and sweet. Decadent nose and palate. Gathers pace with airtime. On the 93pt bubble. Let me see what wifey says…
Feb 5th, 2022I don’t inhale (didn’t Bill Clinton absolve himself with that line at some point)?
Anyway, when your crew are floating around, you need to play high post. A benchmark Cuban gets the job done.
Plumpjack Merlot rarely falls short, and this is no exception. Cedar notes combine with exotic spices, particularly nutmeg. Fig paste and bitter cocoa give way to expresso notes and judicious sweetness. Excellent presentation, just requires a touch more density. Otherwise, rock n roll right here.
I don’t inhale (didn’t Bill Clinton absolve himself with that line at some point)?
Anyway, when your crew are floating around, you need to play high post. A benchmark Cuban gets the job done.
Plumpjack Merlot rarely falls short, and this is no exception. Cedar notes combine with exotic spices, particularly nutmeg. Fig paste and bitter cocoa give way to expresso notes and judicious sweetness. Excellent presentation, just requires a touch more density. Otherwise, rock n roll right here.
I forgot to open this last night - bite me!
Going down well with some Mac Miller raps...
I forgot to open this last night - bite me!
Going down well with some Mac Miller raps...
In my opinion, one of the better merlot producers in Napa.
It’s a solid effort, but has a drying finish on the palette. Earth and dried herbs are prominent, with hints of coffee and caramel. May soften with some age, but not ready right now. Being brutal, not worth the price of entry.
In my opinion, one of the better merlot producers in Napa.
It’s a solid effort, but has a drying finish on the palette. Earth and dried herbs are prominent, with hints of coffee and caramel. May soften with some age, but not ready right now. Being brutal, not worth the price of entry.
This is our go-to Napa merlot.
Huge notes of cedar, combined with espresso and white pepper. Nice muscular tannins transition to sweet black fruits and moderate acidity. One of the best vintages from this producer.
This is our go-to Napa merlot.
Huge notes of cedar, combined with espresso and white pepper. Nice muscular tannins transition to sweet black fruits and moderate acidity. One of the best vintages from this producer.
Loads of fruit with a very peppery/spicy backbone
Loads of fruit with a very peppery/spicy backbone
1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2015
Dark, dark tarty fruits. Bottle might have a little cork taint as the finish is off.
Dark, dark tarty fruits. Bottle might have a little cork taint as the finish is off.
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2015