Nose

Nose of cassis, licorice and cedar.

Palate

Balanced and concentrated.

Growing Conditions

What is Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red? It is a classic Napa Valley Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Each variety is harvested and held separately throughout fermentation and barrel aging. The lots are aged an average of 18 months in French oak Bordeaux barrels, blended through a meticulous, time-honored artisanal process, and bottled without filtering or fining.

Produced in limited quantities, the Proprietary Red is a wine of superb power and density with commanding tannins and rich, dark flavors that become increasingly lush and seductive with age. Properly cellared, Proprietary Red will evolve magnificently for at least 25 years.

Vineyards: Napanook, Thorevilos, Madrona Ranch, Rancho Chimiles, Caldwell Vineyard, York Creek, Hossfeld Vineyard

Aging

Aged 22 months in new French oak

Appearance

Impressive purple/black color.