Jim Olsen and Tom Shula Pickberry Merlot 2015
About the wine
High-class Merlot from a famous Sonoma vineyard!
- Jim and Tom's Merlot is from the same top-quality vineyard that made Ravenswood's $50 Pickberry Merlot blend for over a decade. Truly approachable and enjoyable!
- Complex, dark red wine with layers of ripe plummy flavors – 100% pure Merlot with real sophistication. You get a lot of bang for your buck with these old, late-ripening vines.
- Tom and Jim were both chomping at the bit to work with this famous vineyard and Angel funding allowed them to do just that.
Best before
The wine can be enjoyed at release, though aeration is recommended for the first 6-12 months. It will likely improve for a minimum of 3-5 years.
Serving advice
From release through 2017, some aeration is recommended. In the first few months after release, decant the wine if you expect to consume the bottle in one sitting. Give it 30-40 minutes to open up. Alternatively, pour the first glasses out of the bottle and give them 30-40 minutes in the glass (but don't be afraid to sniff and sip!)
Food match
Grilled lamb loin chops with polenta and sautéed wild mushrooms.
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Jim and Tom
- An incredible duo that combines Jim's decades of experience with Tom's unbridled passion for winemaking.
- Angel funding allowed them each to make his own wine from the emblematic Pickberry Vineyards, but they discovered that they could gain a lot by collaborating and working together to make one beautiful vineyard designate wine.
- The result is unparalleled balance in a rich and sumptuous wine. These guys work great together and you will love the wines.
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