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Red
1996 Paloma Merlot
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 26
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HotelHarrington Does not like this wine:
October 15, 2022 - So much VA
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chcook Likes this wine:
December 25, 2021 - Note from 2 years ago pretty much says it all. I was a bit concerned that it was fading, but it put on weight as we drank it. Drink or hold
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Lipsman wrote: 90 points
June 14, 2019 - Bricking, yet still a deeply saturated purple. Mellowed from a few years ago. Drying tannins, good minerality, plums and black cherries. Nice length and finish. An enjoyable if outsized merlot.
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chcook Likes this wine:
January 9, 2018 - This actually took me by surprise. Cork was intact but a little crumbly. Color barely showing its 21 yrs. nose was dark plum and cedar dominated and also picked up some dustiness. Swishing shows some residual structure but the fruit balances and the finish is med long. Life ahead for sure, and will continue to mature. Happy bday ev.
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Lipsman wrote: 90 points
November 23, 2017 - Tastes exactly like the 2006 Paloma Merlot, only older with less stewed berries. Tart cherries, jammy fruits on the palate along with anise. Smoke and cherry aromas. Not as blousy as 2006 but still big, powerful.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1998, IWC Issue #78 (link)(Paloma Vineyard Merlot Spring Mountain District) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/11/2004 (link) 93 points(Paloma Merlot) Subtle caramel, coffee nose; nice, coffee, black fruit, caramel palate; medium finish
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By Richard Jennings
8/2/2003 (link) 93 points(Paloma Merlot) Chocolatey nose; rounded, chocolate, caramel, cherry palate lacking some structure; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Paloma
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Spring Mountain District
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 91 (50%)
- Consumed 91 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerPaloma
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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