2021 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red

Indulge in the 2021 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, a bold Napa Valley blend bursting with dark fruit and spice. Full-bodied with a luxurious finish, it's a collector's dream.

Producer

Pahlmeyer

Region

Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Malbec

Specifications

2021

Vintage

2041

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Hand harvested grapes are aged 20 months in 100% new French oak

Occasional wine note

This is a big Napa Cab that really delivers the power, opulence, and complexity you should expect from Pahlmeyer's flagship offering. There seems to be a million things happening with every sip of this gem - a pretty floral nose, ripe dark fruit, dried herbs, minerality, earth, spice, meaty tannins, the works. Get some!

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Enthusiast

A sophisticated red blend with command of its style, this wine brings Cabernet Sauvignon together with the attributes of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec to deliver savory flavors of blue and black fruits, graphite and gravel, lifted by a waft of violet and fresh herbs. The tannins are abundant while approachable, balanced by persistent acidity that creates an upright structure and welcoming presentation. Delicious.

100

The Wine Independent

The 2021 Proprietary Red...charges out of the glass with exuberant notes of warm cassis, redcurrant preserves, and kirsch, followed by suggestions of lilacs, crushed rocks, wild sage, and Indian spices with a waft of mossy tree bark. The full-bodied palate vibrates with energetic black and red berry flavors, framed by ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note.

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