2018 Pahlmeyer Estate, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, California, USA
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
- Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
- 96/100
- Jeb Dunnuck
- 97/100
- Antonio Galloni
- 97/100
- James Suckling
- 98/100
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Description
The blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, all aged in 95% new French oak. 2,668 cases were made.
The 2018 Proprietary Red could easily be mistaken for a great vintage from Château Latour, at least aromatically. Blackcurrants, scorched earth, lead pencil shavings, and a gorgeous sense of minerality all develop in the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mouthfeel, building tannins (and plenty of them), and a great finish. This brilliant, world-class Cabernet will benefit from 4-5 years or more of bottle age and have 30+ years of longevity.
Drink 2026 - 2057
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (May 2022)
Critics reviews
2,668 cases were made.
Deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2018 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Blend is fairly shut down to begin. With swirling, it delivers vibrant scents of fresh blackcurrant and blackberries, plus hints of wild thyme, damp soil, black olives, and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with loads of herbal and mineral sparks among the crunchy black fruits. It has a firm, grainy texture and a lively backbone, finishing with tons of energy and persistence.
Drink 2023 - 2040
The blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, all aged in 95% new French oak. 2,668 cases were made.
The 2018 Proprietary Red could easily be mistaken for a great vintage from Château Latour, at least aromatically. Blackcurrants, scorched earth, lead pencil shavings, and a gorgeous sense of minerality all develop in the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mouthfeel, building tannins and plenty of them), and a great finish. This brilliant, world-class Cabernet will benefit from 4-5 years or more of bottle age and have 30 years of longevity.
Drink 2026 - 2057
The 2018 Proprietary Red is every bit as magnificent as it was from barrel, if not more so. It's just a great expression of the year. Rich and explosive, with tremendous depth, the 2018 possesses tremendous richness right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, and spice soar out of the glass. Sadly, the 2018 Proprietary Red is the only wine Pahlmeyer will bottle in 2018, as fires were an issue at the estate vineyard on Atlas Peak.
Drink 2026 - 2038
Blackberries and wild berries on the nose, with hints of incense and ink, follow through to a full body with super-integrated tannins and a long, linear finish. It’s structured yet so polished and integrated, the tannins spreading beautifully across the palate—caressing like silk. This has a higher percentage of Stagecoach Vineyard. Drinkable now, but better in 2024 and onwards.
About this wine
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is synonymous with exceptional wine. From rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant, nuanced Chardonnay, the region’s Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and masterful winemakers combine to create wines of unmistakable character. With vineyards that have achieved cult status and a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship, Napa Valley stands as California’s most celebrated viticultural area.
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