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Merlot 1999 150cl

Napa Valley | California | United States of America
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1999
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94 Wine Spectator
A mouthful of wine that packs in lots of rich, deep, plush and concentrated flavors, with tiers of currant, blackberry, raspberry and wild berry fruit. Well-integrated tannins smooth out the finish. Drink now through 2010. 1,475 cases made. — JL <br/><br/>(Ultraripe, pushing it to the max. Rich mocha-laced black cherry and blackberry fruit. Hints of milk chocolate, herb and currant. Finishes with smooth, plush tannins and excellent length and complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2004 through 2012. 1,750 cases made. –JL )
87 Robert Parker
The opaque ruby/purple-colored 1999 Merlot (1,500 cases) displays a leafy, cool climate bouquet of red currants, chocolate, dried herbs, and forest floor characteristics. It is angular and less generous than the 2000. Its sweet, fruity attack quickly narrows to reveal moderate levels of tannin. Is there enough stuffing to support the tannin? Time will tell. It should age for 10-12 years.
Producer
Pahlmeyer
“All I wanted to do was create my own ‘California Mouton’ – a rich, powerful Napa Valley Bordeaux blend, a wine that would drop wine lovers to their knees,” says Jayson Pahlmeyer, founder and owner of this top West Coast estate. Situated 2100 feet-above-sea-level, among the Atlas Peak appellation in Napa Valley, you will find the glorious Pahlmeyer Estate. Reflecting their commitment to the environment, this 55-hectare property has completely converted to sustainable viticulture. These innovative practices, along with reduced yielding methods and inventive vinification ideas, Jayson Pahlmeyer has realized his dream of a true ‘California Mouton’. Today, as one of Napa Valley’s leading producers, Pahlmeyer succeeds in crafting three super-premium Californian wines – the Proprietary Red, a Merlot, and a Chardonnay.