Pahlmeyer Merlot 2016Varietal: 96. 5% Merlot, 2. 5% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Pahlmeyer Merlot opens with complex aromas of blueberry and boysenberry lifted with fresh hints of cardamom, anise and Herbs de Provence. The deep fruit flavors carry over the palate, with subtle notes of forest floor, crushed tomatoes, and oregano. Soft, supple, elegant tannins provide the kind of structure that will help this wine age beautifully.

The Mariani brothers are the fourth generation of California farmers

The palate reflects a fluid wine of pleasure

replanted vineyards following the advice of Lucien Peyraud

Bouchard Pere & Fils

33% Cabernet Sauvignon

a structure deriving more from intense calcareousness than overt tannins

Officially organic starting with the 2019 vintage

heads the financial team while his daughter Margot fulfils the role of brand manager

The nose is dominated by citrus fruits

Fresh finish

and produces a wine that is concentrated

Varietals: 25% Cabernet Sauvignon