2000
Pahlmeyer Merlot
“Comprised of 100% Merlot, the 2000 vintage is an intense, concentrated, artfully balanced wine. The color is a dark lush purple with aromas of smoky spice and dark fruit. The palate is round and mouth filling, encompassing flavors of rich, ripe black cherry fruit and complemented by subtle hints of the wine’s terroir. The tannins are fine and delineated, with the finish long and lingering.”
— Erin Green, Winemaker, September 2002
100% Merlot
- Winemaker
- Erin Green
- Alcohol
- 14.3%
- Harvested Start Date
- September 11, 2001
- Harvested End Date
- October 16, 2001
- Bottled Date
- April 1, 2002
- Release Date
- February 2, 2003
Winemaking Notes
The wine was aged in new Taransaud French oak barrels for eighteen months before being bottled in April of 2002. Ten months of bottle ageing has allowed it to develop further in the bottle.
Impressive dark ruby color. Superripe aromas of chocolate syrup, mocha, tobacco and smoke, with a meaty nuance. Fat, thick and rich, with roasted currant and truffle flavors. Extremely lush and full in the mouth, but could use a bit more clarity and refinement. Finishes quite long, with smooth tannins.
