Paumanok Vineyards, Merlot, 2021
Paumanok has been a standard-bearer for Long Island wine for decades, and their 2021 Merlot shows why. Sourced from estate vineyards on the North Fork, this bottling offers a pure, unfussy take on Merlot—one that leans into structure and freshness rather than overripe fruit or flashy oak.
The wine is medium-bodied and balanced, with just enough grip to give it shape. Red and black cherry, dried herbs, and subtle earth tones lead the way, backed by fine tannins and bright acidity that reflect the region’s maritime climate. There's polish, but also restraint—it’s more about precision than power.
Versatile at the table and built to drink well now or evolve for a few years, this is Merlot for Bordeaux lovers looking to explore New York terroir—or for anyone who wants a cool-climate red with both clarity and character.
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Paumanok has been a standard-bearer for Long Island wine for decades, and their 2021 Merlot shows why. Sourced from estate vineyards on the North Fork, this bottling offers a pure, unfussy take on Merlot—one that leans into structure and freshness rather than overripe fruit or flashy oak.
The wine is medium-bodied and balanced, with just enough grip to give it shape. Red and black cherry, dried herbs, and subtle earth tones lead the way, backed by fine tannins and bright acidity that reflect the region’s maritime climate. There's polish, but also restraint—it’s more about precision than power.
Versatile at the table and built to drink well now or evolve for a few years, this is Merlot for Bordeaux lovers looking to explore New York terroir—or for anyone who wants a cool-climate red with both clarity and character.
