| Producer | Pahlmeyer |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley AVA |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | U1009200 |
| Size | 750ml |
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This mouthfilling and gentle-textured blend based on 76% Merlot floods the palate with late-picked blueberries and cherries that are layered with vanilla and milk chocolate nuances for an almost sweet effect on the palate and finish. The wine is luscious enough to drink soon and through 2032. —J.G.
What We Thought: Ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit dominate this smooth, full-bodied wine that displays big notes of milk chocolate layered with oaky vanilla and a touch of spice, all supported by some supple but dusty tannins that will succumb to a short decant or a few years in the cellar.
