Pahlmeyer Jayson Red Napa Valley 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Jayson Red Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
76% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; multiple retailer notes praising plush texture and aging potential

Tasting Note
Rich, plush Merlot-driven blend showing crushed black cherry, black currant, mushroom and leather, with mocha and toasty spice, polished tannins and a long, pure finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, hoisin duck, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, carefully yield-managed fruit; fermented with a focus on mountain-grown Merlot, aged in heavily toasted French (Taransaud) oak for structure and texture.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Pahlmeyer’s Jayson label; founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in Napa Valley with a focus on Bordeaux-style blends and concentrated, age-worthy wines.