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What is Sweet about Red Wine? Is Merlot Sweet?
In the tasting room, people occasionally refer to red wine as sweet. Winemakers often find this statement worthy of correction; almost all reds are made to be dry. So what does the customer mean when they say is merlot sweet? Although taste is subjective, let's dive...
Napa Valley Mountain Magic: Why Spring Mountain Stands Out!
Have you ever wondered what makes mountain fruit so unique? Where does that incredible complexity come from? Our Spring Mountain vineyards, perched above St. Helena in the Mayacama range of Napa Valley, offers an enchanting glimpse into mountain vineyards. Let's dive...
The Hummingbirds of Paloma Vineyard: A Unique Tasting Experience
Sipping Wine with Hummingbirds is a Scenic View At Paloma Vineyard, most people know us for our award-winning wines and breathtaking scenic views from Spring Mountain’s peak. But one thing that sets us apart from other wineries is our hummingbird population. With...
Sipping Easy: Exploring Food Pairings for Smooth Merlot
Merlot has been a popular grape for over 200 years. Why, you ask? Because it's remarkably smooth for a red wine. But what do we mean by smooth merlot? It's about the level of acidity. The smoothest wine has a texture akin to milk, while the most acidic can feel as...
Sip & Sit: Bringing Your Best Fur-iend to a Wine Tasting at Paloma Vineyard
Heading out for a wine tasting can be a blast, and it's even better when you can bring your furry friend along! At Paloma Vineyard, we understand that leaving your pooch behind can pull at your heartstrings, so why not skip the sad puppy eyes and bring them with you?...
Laura’s Tasting Notes: The 2003 Paloma Merlot
This light brick colored wine shines as a slightly transparent red. For those that love older wines, this vintage, still has flavors to express. This vintage is 85% Merlot & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatics off the glass are blue raspberry, dried ripe raspberry,...
The “proper” way to taste wine
First and foremost, the proper way to taste wine is to enjoy it! If you’re not enjoying it, you might be doing it wrong... One of many reasons to enjoy wine is its unique complexity. It allows its drinker to reflectively consume, as opposed to consuming just for the...
What kind of wine is Merlot? 10 fascinating details about the mystique of Merlot
The journey through the vineyards of France is where we start as we unravel the captivating story of the Merlot grape varietal. With its lush flavors and velvety texture, this red wine grape has charmed wine enthusiasts for centuries. Explore ten intriguing details...
Stuart’s Letter
Being a vintner is a never ending process. Often it is exhausting, and at times, overwhelming. When these moments creep up on you, it is so important to stop and reflect on your why. We chose this lifestyle and more often than not, it is fun. There is nothing exactly...
Laura’s Tasting Notes: The 2018 Paloma Merlot
On the nose, this wine approaches with a soft, round, plushness of ripe summer berry fruits and a hint of savory sage. In the mouth, the wine sits silky with a presence of savoriness; it is extremely approachable upfront. This is very typical of Paloma wines thanks to...