Pahlmeyer Jayson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Jayson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93

Tasting Note
Effusive blackberry, cassis and leather aromas; concentrated blackberry and plum with pink peppercorn and forest earth; firm, integrated tannins, bright acidity and a plush, juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar and blue cheese; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef or beef rendang.

Production Method
Night-harvested, hand-sorted fruit; gentle de-stemming with whole berries, cold maceration, 2–3 week fermentation; malolactic in barrel; aged 15 months in 88% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Pahlmeyer, founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in 1986, is a Napa Valley producer known for concentrated, Bordeaux-style wines; 'Jayson' is the winery’s more approachable tier.