| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15.1% |
| Price | $140.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-09-09 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Holiday Meals, Special Occasion Splurges
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Pahlmeyer Merlot 2022 Review
This wine represents a time in Napa Valley, when producers made most red wines big, bold, and oaked. This wine is big. It’s bold. And has a good amount of oak. And it works. For a wine with such a high alcohol percentage, it’s surprising how balanced it is. This is your big steak night Merlot. The nose is cured tobacco and mocha with boozy cherries and a dollop of vanilla from oak exposure. The palate is opulent and deep with stewed plums, ripe berries, and an acidity that rounds out the mouthfeel.
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