Paloma

Napa Valley Merlot

9.475 ratings
9.321 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Megan Moricoli Haywood

A near-perfect merlot. The nose is so soft, yet complex. We need more of this in our life (tomorrow).

A near-perfect merlot. The nose is so soft, yet complex. We need more of this in our life (tomorrow).

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Paco Suro

Very rich. Black fruit.

Very rich. Black fruit.

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2015
Sam Hege

Always been fond of Paloma after enjoying such a lovely tasting at the estate with the owner surrounded by hummingbirds and feeling like part of the family! Enjoyed the last of our three bottles of the '07 with Bill and Amy during graduation after we did a little Coravin blind taste. Soft and definitely ready to go. Delicate red fruits and very mellowed acid and tannin.

Always been fond of Paloma after enjoying such a lovely tasting at the estate with the owner surrounded by hummingbirds and feeling like part of the family! Enjoyed the last of our three bottles of the '07 with Bill and Amy during graduation after we did a little Coravin blind taste. Soft and definitely ready to go. Delicate red fruits and very mellowed acid and tannin.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

Wonderful blue flower notes meld with the usual suspects; coco, plum, dark berries. Quite pretty and balanced for the warm 2007 vintage.

Wonderful blue flower notes meld with the usual suspects; coco, plum, dark berries. Quite pretty and balanced for the warm 2007 vintage.

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2015
Laura K

Smooth and delicious. Best was hearing the story about the winemaker and the care that goes into their production.

Smooth and delicious. Best was hearing the story about the winemaker and the care that goes into their production.

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2015
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

9.5

Paloma is definitely a benchmark for Napa Merlot and this '07 was a ringing endorsement of that. Rich black fruit, plenty of smooth tannins hanging around and it kicked ass with the deep fried ham we were cooking up.

Paloma is definitely a benchmark for Napa Merlot and this '07 was a ringing endorsement of that. Rich black fruit, plenty of smooth tannins hanging around and it kicked ass with the deep fried ham we were cooking up.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2014
Dean Quintal

Simply Amazing!

Simply Amazing!

1 person found it helpfulNov 16th, 2014
Michelle McElderry

Very good

Very good

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2014
Kiran Patel

Great! Just great!

Great! Just great!

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Andrew G

Very soft, with over ripened strawberry aroma and easy finish

Very soft, with over ripened strawberry aroma and easy finish

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2014