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Pahlmeyer, Proprietary Red 2019
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Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Mainly off the estate vineyard and mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Pahlmeyer's 2019 Proprietary Red spent 18 months in almost all new French oak. Gentle herbal notes accent cherry and cassis on the nose of this full-bodied wine, which manages to be rich and velvety without ever being heavy. Waves of ripe fruit, cedary oak and savory loam linger on the long, elegant finish. This should drink well for up to two decades.
About the Producer
Pahlmeyer is a high-end winery located in the Napa Valley of California, founded in 1986. The estate has 200 acres of vineyards, planted with a variety of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. Pahlmeyer is known for producing high-quality wines, with its Cabernet Sauvignon being considered one of the best in California. The founder of Pahlmeyer, Jayson Pahlmeyer, was a successful lawyer, but his passion for wine led him to start his own wine brand. He purchased land in the Napa Valley and began planting grapes, and in 1986, he released the first Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon. Pahlmeyer's vineyards are located in the Atlas Peak area of the Napa Valley, at elevations ranging from 600 to 2100 feet. The cool climate of the region helps grapes mature and maintain acidity. The vineyard's soils are dominated by volcanic ash and limestone, providing grapes with rich nutrients and minerals.
