About
Paloma Vineyard is a family-owned and operated winery perched at the top of Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley, producing elegant, age-worthy wines from estate-grown grapes. Specializing in Merlot blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, pure Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and special cuvées, their wines are celebrated for complexity from volcanic soils, moderate temperatures, and multi-generational craftsmanship. Highlights include the 2001 Merlot named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year.
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate-grown Spring Mountain fruit
Mountain terroir wines
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What They Make
Paloma Merlot
Blend of estate Merlot (84-86%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (14-16%), complex black fruits, chocolate, spice, silky mouthfeel, ages 20+ years
Paloma Cabernet Sauvignon
100% estate, French oak aged, concentrated wild berry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, espresso finish
Ode to Barbara Cuvée
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc tribute to co-founder, vibrant black cherry, mocha, toasty spice
Paloma Cabernet Franc
100% estate-grown, NV from 2019/2021 harvests + 25% 2021 Cab Sauv, rich, expressive, depth and elegance, Collectors Club only
2019 Paloma Merlot
95 points, dense, concentrated, firm tannins, best vintage
Awards
High ratings from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
2023
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2003 for 2001 Merlot
2003
Upcoming Events
Annual Vertical Tasting
May 17th, 1-3pm
Tasting wines from Sheldon’s personal cellar including 2001; wines available for purchase onsite as set; limited seats
Latest News
2026 season bud break in Merlot; pre-bloom shots; podcast 'Life Between the Vines' featuring Spring Mountain winemakers; mild winter early bud break; gift wine suggestions