Paloma 2021 Merlot, Napa Valley 13 The Elyse Old Vines Zinfandel

The Elyse Old Vines Zinfandel Napa Valley is deep purplish ruby in color and reveals intense aromas of sweet briary fruit

The palate strikes a fine balance of concentrated fruit

Its aromas blossom slowly

The winemaking here has been on a steady ascent in recent vintages

with a touch of stainless steel

Paloma 2021 Merlot, Napa Valley 13 The Elyse Old Vines ZinfandelNew release of the legendary Paloma Merlot! This tiny winery on Spring Mountain rocketed from obscurity to collector status overnight when the 2001 vintage was chosen as Wine Spectator's 'No. 1 Wine in the World' and ever since has been hard to get. The Paloma 2021 Merlot is now in stock. 94 Points Wine Spectator: "Rich and plush in texture, with generous, multilayered flavors of red currant and cherry laced with spicy cinnamon and mocha espresso.