Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Merlot
94 Points Decanter
A seamless, balanced, classic Napa Cabernet with ample fruit weight balanced by a cooling freshness. Leads with red berry fruit laced with tobacco, cassis, cedar and sagebrush. A dusty tannin backbone with hints of chocolate and baking spices built to a toasty finish that grows bright with crushed purple florals. So inviting. Grape sources are William Hill in Napa, Stagecoach, Waters, Round Pond in Rutherford and Sun Lake in Pope Valley, along with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma. It is aged 16 months in 72% new French oak.
94 Points James Suckling
So creamy, chocolatey and layered despite full tannins and a full body, this is a rich, oak-spiced and saturated, classic Napa cabernet. Aged in 70% new French barrels for 15 months, it offers black cherries and blackberries with vanilla bean, cocoa, cassis and toasted walnut accents. A big wine that’s drinkable now with a rich protein.
93 Points Wine Spectator
Frankly ripe, offering an enticing gush of açaí, blackberry and black currant compote notes that roll through, carried by warm humus, licorice root and singed alder notes. A muscular style, this is defined, with subtle, latent energy through the finish. Best from 2025 through 2037.
93 Points Wine Enthusiast
Juicy and full of flavor, this savory Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend brings together all five Bordeaux varieties for a complete and mouthwatering wine. Flavors of ripe black fruits and bramble combine with tobacco and herbs for a lengthy and enticing wine.
Wine Tasting Notes
Jayson by Pahlmeyer Napa Cabernet showcases the timeless aromas of ripe blackberry and red currant that are synonymous with Napa Valley Cabernet. These flavors are complemented by an enchanting earthiness reminiscent of a dark forest floor, as well as a delightful hint of red licorice and candy shop. The velvety texture of the valley floor fruit fills the palate, while the concentrated mountain fruit adds depth and complexity. The focused black fruit flavors of cherry, plum, and raspberry are accompanied by subtle notes of black olive and freshly cracked pepper. The polished tannins elegantly frame and extend the palate, while a well-balanced acidity adds a vibrant lift. The finish is long, succulent, and velvety, with a lingering grip of tannins and lingering notes of vanilla bean, warm spice, and toasted hazelnut.
Serving and Pairing Recommendations
This wine offers a delightful combination of approachability and liveliness. It is best enjoyed when freshly released and pairs exceptionally well with a succulent char-grilled tomahawk steak accompanied by a flavorful chimichurri sauce and a side of sauteed wild mushrooms. Additionally, don't forget to gather your cherished companions around the table to savor this experience. Cheers!
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Merlot
