2021 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot

Merlot - 750ML
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VN 93 JD 92 TWI 92
VN 93

Vinous, December 2023

The 2021 Merlot is packed with dark blue/purplish fruit, new leather, spice, tobacco, mocha and licorice. Juicy and enveloping, with terrific energy, the Merlot is absolutely delicious. The brighter style here is so...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, December 2023

Lots of red plums, darker chocolate, and tobacco notes emerge from the 2021 Merlot, a beautifully textured, medium-bodied Pomerol look-alike that has fine tannins, notable purity, and a great finish. It's beautifully done...
TWI 92

The Wine Independent, December 2023

The 2021 Merlot, with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It springs with vivacious scents of black plums, black cherries, and juicy blueberries followed by hints of aniseed and spice...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Merlot
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Spring Mountain District
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.4%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot is a striking testament to the mastery of Californian viniculture. As part of the renowned Spring Mountain District from Napa, North Coast, it carries the spirit of the region's terroir, elegantly embodying the essence of its unique microclimate and distinctive soil characteristics.

On the eye, this Merlot presents itself in a captivating red hue, a visual promise of the richness it carries within. The cork closure conserves the integrity of the wine, ensuring its quality from the vineyard to the glass.

Swirl the glass and inhale deeply, you will be greeted by an intricate bouquet of aromas, a harmonious balance of fruit, earth, and subtle vanilla undertones, a characteristic trait of the Merlot varietal. On the palate, this wine shines with a complexity that is both bold and well-mannered, a testament to the expertise of its producer, Pride Mountain Vineyards.

The 2021 vintage is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the vineyard, with the potential to evolve and mature elegantly with time. This wine is an excellent choice for those seeking to explore the depth and complexity of Californian Merlot, promising an experience that is both memorable and rewarding.

A sip of the 2021 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot is not just a taste of wine, but an immersive journey into the heart of California's North Coast, an expression of its landscape, its climate, and its unwavering commitment to producing world-class wines.