PlumpJack Merlot 1997

    2021 Vintage In Stock
    79 99
    OFFER 10% off your order of $99+
    Ships today if ordered in next 8 hours
    Picked for you 3/10/24
    1
    Limit Reached
    Picked for you 3/10/24
    Alert me about new vintages and availability

    Product Details


    Varietal

    Region

    Producer

    Vintage
    1997

    Size
    750ML

    Your Rating

    0.0 Not For Me NaN/NaN/N

    Somm Note

    Winemaker Notes

    Other Vintages

    2019
    • 94 Jeb
      Dunnuck
    • 93 Wine
      Spectator
    • 90 Robert
      Parker
    2018
    • 95 Jeb
      Dunnuck
    • 90 Robert
      Parker
    2016
    • 93 Jeb
      Dunnuck
    • 92 Robert
      Parker
    • 92 Wine
      Spectator
    2015
    • 91 James
      Suckling
    • 90 Robert
      Parker
    2013
    • 90 Robert
      Parker
    2012
    • 92 Robert
      Parker
    PlumpJack

    PlumpJack Winery

    View all products
    PlumpJack Winery, California
    PlumpJack Winery Winery Image

    PlumpJack Winery sits squarely in the heart of Napa Valley's renowned Oakville region, surrounded by a 42-acre estate vineyard highly-regarded for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon. Both their winery building and their vineyard date back to the 1800s, when winemaking pioneers first took advantage of a unique position on the valley floor. The east side of their vineyard lies along the foothills of the Vaca mountain range and yields grapes with the kind of bold fruit character that comes from well-drained hillside soils. To the west, their estate lies in the Napa River flood zone. Here, their vines take root in rich, deep clay soild, for grapes with softer, more supple varietal character. From their oldest, rockiest section - the "I" Block, where they source their Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - to more recent plantings, they strive to maintain balanced vines.

    Image for  content section
    View all products
    Image for Napa Valley Merlot content section
    View all products

    As Napa Valley’s third most planted grape, Napa Valley Merlot shows time and time again its potential to produce exceptional results. Napa’s vaunted combination of climate, soil and the human factor of winemaking expertise lead to big, ripe, cellar-worthy and world-class versions.

    Whether made by itself in single varietal bottlings or as an important role in Bordeaux Blends, Merlot continues a prominent role in this famous region. While Cabernet typically takes the lead role, Merlot’s contribution—even at 10% to 20% or so—is significant indeed. Often described as “the flesh on Cabernet’s bones,” Merlot lends a soft, round and plush character that beautifully complements Cabernet’s linear, full-throttle structure. Its flavors of plums plus subtle herbs and mint also dovetail nicely with Cabernet’s blackberry and cassis.

    BOBPJMERLOT_1997 Item# 133772

    Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
    Please use a different browser like Edge, Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all that Wine.com has to offer.

    It's easy to make the switch.
    Enjoy better browsing and increased security.

    Yes, Update Now

    Search for ""