Free shipping on 6+ bottles “Classic 96+” Rating "I've been fortunate to sample every vintage of Paloma for the past decade and it always thrills but this 2009 is my highest rating ever. Complex aromas of black berry fruits, black stone fruits, semi-sweet chocolate, tobacco, spice and floral notes with a mineral overtone. On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis, and spice, and a long spicy finish that is tightly wound now with ultra-plush tannins. Enjoy now after decanting (pre-2013) or anytime until 2017, peaking in late 2015 in my estimate." - Hal Oates, Porthos President Paloma has topped the list of the most collectible wines in Napa under $100 ever since Wine Spectator magazine ranked it the #1 Wine in the World, one of only 2 American wines in the last decade! RSVP now to take advantage of this exclusive PRE-RELEASE offer for Porthos subscribers to reserve up to one case of the new 2009 vintage of Paloma Merlot. I sampled this new vintage on August 22 with proprietor Barbara Richards and rated it 96+ points (full notes below). That's the good news. "Bad" news is the 2009 vintage was significantly lower production so our total allocation only 20 cases. RSVP today!