Pahlmeyer Jayson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Jayson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores for the 2022 Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon: James Suckling ~94, Wine Enthusiast ~93, Wine Spectator ~91

Tasting Note
Deep ruby color with raspberry compote, red licorice, black pepper and sage. Plush valley fruit and concentrated mountain core; ripe red and black fruits, warm vanilla and dark chocolate, framed by firm yet silky tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Sichuan-style beef or black pepper Wagyu.

Production Method
Select mountain and Rutherford valley blocks; fermented lot-by-lot, aged ~15 months in 78% new Taransaud heavy-toast French oak to build structure, texture and polish.

Vineyard Info
Pahlmeyer, founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in 1986, sources mountain fruit from Atlas Peak and other Napa sites. The Jayson label (1993) offers an approachable expression of Pahlmeyer pedigree focusing on texture and drinkability.