Paloma Spring Mountain Merlot 2000
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Vintage
2000
Size
750ML
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Comes together nicely, drawing from a rich, supple core of earthy currant and blackberry fruit, firm, rich mineral and chewy tannins, all well-focused. A bit raw and gritty now, short-term cellaring or decanting is a good bet.
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The property is located five miles northwest of St. Helena at the top of Spring Mountain. In the last half of the 19th century it was a vineyard, but was allowed to return to forest around the turn of the century. We still find old redwood grape stakes and even a few old zinfandel vines that survive under the large Douglas fir trees that surround our home. One vine near the house produces one or two clusters of grapes a year that are put into our Merlot blend for good luck. The purchase of this raw land was the beginning of an odyssey that is ongoing, ever changing, but with one goal—to grow the best grapes possible and make a wine that reflects the terroir of our vineyard.
CNC544023_2000 Item# 60736