Pahlmeyer Napa Merlot 2021

Crafted from high-elevation vineyard blocks in a remarkable 2021 vintage, this Pahlmeyer Merlot combines intensity with elegance. Low yields and small berries delivered exceptional concentration, while naturally high acidity ensures freshness and long ageing potential. Aromas of blackberry and cassis are layered with notes of black olive and dark earth. The palate is powerful yet refined, revealing a core of blackberry, boysenberry and black plum, supported by polished tannins. A lifted touch of lingonberry jam carries through a long finish, with lingering hints of cedar, fresh leather and sag