Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pahlmeyer
Label Name:
 
Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 96; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Decanter 95; Wine Spectator 93; Released Sept 19, 2022

Tasting Note
Opulent, full-bodied Napa Bordeaux blend: blackberries, black plum, cassis, saddle leather, cedar, and hints of mint and olive. Velvety yet structured, with fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean bulgogi or BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested and hand‑sorted high-elevation lots; destemmed, fermented and aged separately; matured ~20 months in nearly 100% new French oak; blended and bottled after additional bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jayson Pahlmeyer in the 1980s to craft a ‘California Mouton.’ Sourced from four mountain vineyards (Waters Ranch, Rancho Chimiles, Stagecoach, Upper Range). Brand was acquired by E. & J. Gallo in 2019.