The first puff of aroma off the bottle strikes as bright pink starburst before it settles into something totally different in the glass. As the aromas break open, earthy garden florals fill the air. On the pallet, the acidity of this one hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon adds to
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This vintage of Paloma Merlot is a slight deviation from the typical blend of 85/15 with an 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon mix. On the nose, fresh fruits of raspberry and plum waft up out of the glass, followed by an undercurrent of earthy herbs, like thyme
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This wine has an endless supply of aromatics. Plush vanilla and clove rise from the glass with cool earthy undertones and discrete floral notes. Pronounced plum and hot cinnamon spice jump out at you. This wine makes its entrance with a sharp, pronounced violet plum flavor that slowly
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2014 was the 3rd year in a row of drought conditions for the valley, so the focus for Sheldon, Paloma’s winemaker, was preservation of quality. Only half of the Merlot and none of the Cabernet crop made it into the bottle. While a difficult decision at the time,
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The 2017 Paloma Cabernet Sauvignon is unlike other Napa Valley Cabs; its tannins are present, but they don't “hit you in the face” as they say. This mountain Cab uncoils its cranberry pomegranate depth right from the rim of the glass. A deeper inhale brings a slightly savory
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Considered by Winemaker Sheldon Richards to be one of the most complex wines he has ever made and considered by Robert Parker to be deliciously textured and opulent—see Robert’s Review below. The 2013 vintage was a great year for Paloma, as well as the rest of Napa Valley.
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As of October 10, 2023 The 2010 Merlot has a lovely round mouthfeel with a lush plum and strawberry seed finish. It lets the drinker know that it still has aging potential. At thirteen years, it shows no signs of the all too common "candied" profile or thinning out.
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Charcuterie, like wine, is an art. Making it is an art and assembling it is an art. Subtle little adjustments can make a world of difference and the right pairing can make an experience that much more memorable. We are going to focus on three main ideas: quality of
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If you are unfamiliar with the practice of Regenerative Farming, we highly recommend reading this short breakdown! What is Regenerative Farming? In 2021, shortly after the devastating fire season of the previous fall, and after numerous years of drought conditions, we began discussing alternative farming practices. The overarching goal
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Regenerative Farming or Regenerative Agriculture is a diverse ecological system that revitalizes the beneficiary relationships of the plant life and nature that live within the ecosystem. While we tend to focus on what we see above ground, regenerative farming puts a focus on what is happening below ground.
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