Paloma Napa Valley Merlot 2010

$55

Extremely limited  Paloma 2010 Merlot. Get the new vintage before the ratings come out!  This tiny winery on Spring Mountain rocketed from obscurity to collector status overnight when the 2001 vintage was chosent as Wine Spectator's 'No. 1 Wine in the World' and ever since has been hard to get.94 Points Brix26:  "The 2010 Merlot is once again a blend of Estate Merlot and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The resulting wine is a big, world-class red wine capable of improving with bottle aging for 10 to 15 years. Complex aromas of black berry fruits, black stone fruits, chocolate, tobacco, spice and floral notes with a mineral overtone. On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis, and spice, and a long spicy finish."Wine Spectator #1 Wine in the World in 2001.

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Red Wine
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
750ml
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Ratings on Delectable

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

Who said Merlot isn't good? Nice bright cherries in this Paloma.

Who said Merlot isn't good? Nice bright cherries in this Paloma.

9.2

Paul Mason Delectable Pro

Still young, ready in 2-5 years. Rating it based on its great potential

Still young, ready in 2-5 years. Rating it based on its great potential

9.4

Aaron Means Delectable Pro

Quite possibly the best Cali Merlot year in and year out.

Quite possibly the best Cali Merlot year in and year out.

9.8

Bryant Bickel Delectable Pro

Blinded and definitely showed itself as mountain fruit.

Blinded and definitely showed itself as mountain fruit.

9.4

Charles Hetzel

Drinking this in honor of Barbara Richards may she rest in peace #paloma #merlot

Drinking this in honor of Barbara Richards may she rest in peace #paloma #merlot

9.7

Carl Fischer Delectable Pro

Bright red fruit on the nose. Smooth and plush on entry with a hint of oak plus cassis and cherries on the palate. Medium bodied with subtle, sweet tannins and a moderate finish. A great Cali merlot.

Bright red fruit on the nose. Smooth and plush on entry with a hint of oak plus cassis and cherries on the palate. Medium bodied with subtle, sweet tannins and a moderate finish. A great Cali merlot.

9.2

Gavin DiStasi

Bless you Barbara!

Bless you Barbara!

9.2

Patrick Dermody

So so good... Great length and fruit. New oak adds great complexity.

So so good... Great length and fruit. New oak adds great complexity.

9.4

Susan Anzalone

Chocolatey and deep fruit. Excellent!

Chocolatey and deep fruit. Excellent!

9.3

Danielle Price Delectable Pro

Owner Maison du Prix Wines, Cofounder Coup de Foudre, Former Executive Director of Wine Wynn Resorts

Black cherry, mocha & herbal notes. One of the best California Merlots. Drinking well now.

Black cherry, mocha & herbal notes. One of the best California Merlots. Drinking well now.

9.0
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