Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96/100; James Suckling 98/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97/100; Jeb Dunnuck 97/100; Wine Spectator 94/100; Wine Enthusiast 94/100

Tasting Note
Blackberry and black currant with cocoa, supple leather, earthy herbs and dark spices; concentrated, silky texture with elegant, lengthy tannins and a long energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, Sichuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Bordeaux varieties harvested and vinified separately; hand- and optical-sorted, fermented in five-ton oak casks up to 27 days; aged 18 months in 95% new heavy-toast French oak.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in 1986; sources include Stagecoach, Upper Range, Waters Ranch and Rancho Chimiles. Brand sold to E. & J. Gallo in 2019.