{"product_id":"paloma-2022-merlot-napa-valley","title":"Paloma 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e|\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew release of the legendary Paloma Merlot!\u003c\/strong\u003e This tiny winery on Spring Mountain rocketed from obscurity to collector status overnight when the 2001 vintage was chosen as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator's\u003c\/em\u003e 'No. 1 Wine in the World'\u003c\/strong\u003e and ever since has been hard to get. The Paloma 2021 Merlot is now in stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Silky in texture and gracefully multilayered, offering detailed flavors of black cherry and red currant that take on hints of mocha, vanilla and toasty spices that linger on the supple finish. Drink now through 2035.\" (August 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eThe Paloma 2022 vintage is 85%  Merlot and 15% Cabernet, all estate grown, and it's even more gorgeous than years past. It is a big, world-class red wine capable of improving with bottle age for many years.  Complex aromas of black berry fruits, chocolate, tobacco, spice and floral notes with mineral overtone.  On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, and spice, with a long spicy, velvety finish.  \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e #1 Wine in the World in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounders of Paloma Vineyard, Barbara and Jim Richards, dreamt of building a vineyard focused on sustainable farming that would highlight the grapes and terroir of their favorite region. This dream was realized in 1983 when a friend, Dan Duckhorn, called and told them about the property now known as Paloma Vineyard. Over the next 25 years, Jim and Barbara worked to clear, plant, and cultivate the 7,500 Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Barbara’s devotion to the vines was abundantly evident having once claimed, “I can name all 7,500 of my children.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfter their passings in 2009 and 2016, Jim and Barbara’s legacy has left its mark on Spring Mountain and in the Napa Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paloma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42650919108690,"sku":"7650322743378","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Paloma_Merlot_7937307a-3b25-465e-a0d5-b0f9a8c62514.jpg?v=1771365245","url":"https:\/\/www.brix26.com\/products\/paloma-2022-merlot-napa-valley","provider":"Brix26 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}