{"product_id":"pahlmeyer-merlot-2021","title":"Pahlmeyer Merlot 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003ePahlmeyer Merlot 2021 is a richly layered California red that shows just how compelling Merlot can be when crafted with serious ambition. Built from estate-grown fruit and supported by a small but important blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers depth, polish, and a distinctly Napa Valley sense of luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine is deeply colored and nearly opaque, hinting at its concentration from the outset. The nose opens with boysenberry, violets, and vanilla, followed by a generous core of ripe red cherry, raspberry, chocolate, mocha, and espresso on the palate. A subtle herbal note from the Petit Verdot adds lift and complexity to the long finish.\n\nThe texture is plush and seamless, with ripe fruit wrapped in well-integrated oak. This is a wine with impressive balance and the structure to age gracefully for several years, developing more nuance and savory detail over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the fruit comes from Pahlmeyer Estate vineyards in California, where the warm conditions help Merlot ripen fully while retaining enough freshness for balance. The blend is 93% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. After harvest, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak, including 85% new barrels, which adds richness, spice, and a polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Merlot is a natural match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted duck, lamb, or mushroom-based dishes. It also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses and rich pasta dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to let the wine fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePahlmeyer is one of California’s most respected names, known for producing powerful, meticulously made wines with a Bordeaux-inspired sensibility. The estate has built a strong reputation in Napa Valley for quality and consistency, and its wines are widely recognized for their depth, elegance, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pahlmeyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252849299793,"sku":"FW-9318","price":128.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/produkt-grid_379.png?v=1783447298","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/pahlmeyer-merlot-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}