| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Pahlmeyer |
| Label Name: | Proprietary Red |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15.2% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 96; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator 93; Released Sept 19, 2022
Tasting Note
Opulent, full-bodied Napa Bordeaux blend: blackberries, black plum, cassis, saddle leather, cedar, and hints of mint and olive. Velvety yet structured, with fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean bulgogi or BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested and hand‑sorted high-elevation lots; destemmed, fermented and aged separately; matured ~20 months in nearly 100% new French oak; blended and bottled after additional bottle aging.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in the 1980s to craft a ‘California Mouton.’ Sourced from four mountain vineyards (Waters Ranch, Rancho Chimiles, Stagecoach, Upper Range). Brand was acquired by E. & J. Gallo in 2019.