Tight and austere when first opened
VOGA Pinot Grigio is an opulent
with blackcurrant and black raspberry jus sprinkled with a rustic and rocky tension
Not a wine of great power or bombast
Maceration with viognier skins
Pahlmeyer - Merlot Napa Valley 2022 (750ml) Bugeac Tight and austere when firstThe 2022 Pahlmeyer Merlot is generous yet structured, a dynamic interplay of intensity and vibrancy. Aromas of brambly blackberry, macerated black cherry, and wild raspberry rise from the glass, underscored by crushed peppercorn, fresh sage, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, a rich core of dark plum and fresh fig is wrapped in plush, velvety tannins, while savory, earthy notes emerge with time: tobacco leaf, cocoa nib, and plowed earth. The