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Plumpjack Merlot 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2022 /

Sku: 1311

Vinous93 Points
James Suckling92 Points
The Wine Advocate91 Points
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The 2022 PlumpJack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla, caramel, and hickory. These flavors carry through to the palate, which has a silky texture, firm yet plush tannin, and lively acidity. This wine has great length and finishes with an impression of espresso and baker's chocolate.

• 98% Merlot • 2% Malbec •



Suggested Food Pairing:

Charcuterie-Cheese
Chicken
Duck
Pizza
Pork

Reviews

Vinous93 Points
James Suckling92 Points
The Wine Advocate91 Points
VN Vinous: 93 Points
The 2022 Merlot is terrific. Bright and aromatic, the 2022 exudes freshness in its red/purplish fruit. Floral overtones and hints of spice, cedar and pipe tobacco add aromatic presence. The 2022 is not quite as opulent as most years, but that's not a bad thing at all. If anything, this more vibrant style is hugely appealing.
JS James Suckling: 92 Points
Plush aromas of blackberry compote, graphite, blueberries and blood plums. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing a generous, creamy texture and lingering notes of mocha and bramble berries. Fresh and polished for this hot vintage.
WA The Wine Advocate: 91 Points
Blended from Oak Knoll and Carneros fruit, Plumpjack's 2022 Merlot shows just how well those southern regions fared despite the heat of 2022. Luscious aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries are framed by vanilla oak on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is mouthfilling and juicy. With its modest tannins, this wine is easy to drink, adding a bit more vanilla on the lengthy finish.