a mixture of decomposed sandstone
Hold in the cellar for 3-6 years and enjoy 2024-2042
Yeast/additions: native and none
The second label from Darms Lane continues to be one of the best values in Napa Valley Cabernet
and neither are the tannins
Pahlmeyer - Merlot Napa Valley 2022 (750ml) Bugeac a mixture of decomposed sandstoneThe 2022 Pahlmeyer Merlot is generous yet structured, a dynamic interplay of intensity and vibrancy. Aromas of brambly blackberry, macerated black cherry, and wild raspberry rise from the glass, underscored by crushed peppercorn, fresh sage, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, a rich core of dark plum and fresh fig is wrapped in plush, velvety tannins, while savory, earthy notes emerge with time: tobacco leaf, cocoa nib, and plowed earth. The