Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.234 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.3

Been a long time but I am coming back soon in full force - meanwhile a clue from this posting

Just commenting on the wine

Color is garnet and no watery edges and cannot see stem thus a deep garnet

Nose intensity is medium plus but as warming up is starting to have pronounced intensity with primary aromas of black cherries, blackberries and plums with cedar on a secondary note with tobacco and leather for tertiary notes

As this wine is showing tertiary notes this wine is developing status - I still think this wine could further develop

On the palette - sweetness level is dry with high mouth watering acidity, tannins almost silky but could be even further so I give it medium plus instead of high and with high alcohol thus leading to conclusion of full body with pronounced flavor intensity of the same notes on palette as aromas with the addition of blackcurrant leaf added and further notice of the leather and dried blackberries

Length is a full 30 seconds plus with is medium plus but frankly hard to not eat the steak as it matches perfectly with this wine so could be longer

Given this note the WSET would make me call this an outstanding wine because of good balance, great intensity, good complexity and finally a very nice length

Drink now but will most likely age

Welcome to my world of late guys and I will never be in the industry

Now all that said I rate it a 93 and RP rates this wine as a 93 and cellar tracker as a 92 that shows last 12 months scoring a slight decline

I would drink if you got them

Happy Valentine’s Day folks

Been a long time but I am coming back soon in full force - meanwhile a clue from this posting

Just commenting on the wine

Color is garnet and no watery edges and cannot see stem thus a deep garnet

Nose intensity is medium plus but as warming up is starting to have pronounced intensity with primary aromas of black cherries, blackberries and plums with cedar on a secondary note with tobacco and leather for tertiary notes

As this wine is showing tertiary notes this wine is developing status - I still think this wine could further develop

On the palette - sweetness level is dry with high mouth watering acidity, tannins almost silky but could be even further so I give it medium plus instead of high and with high alcohol thus leading to conclusion of full body with pronounced flavor intensity of the same notes on palette as aromas with the addition of blackcurrant leaf added and further notice of the leather and dried blackberries

Length is a full 30 seconds plus with is medium plus but frankly hard to not eat the steak as it matches perfectly with this wine so could be longer

Given this note the WSET would make me call this an outstanding wine because of good balance, great intensity, good complexity and finally a very nice length

Drink now but will most likely age

Welcome to my world of late guys and I will never be in the industry

Now all that said I rate it a 93 and RP rates this wine as a 93 and cellar tracker as a 92 that shows last 12 months scoring a slight decline

I would drink if you got them

Happy Valentine’s Day folks

Feb 15th, 2022
Michael Descamps

Disappointing especially considering how good the '13 Jayson Red has been. This falls fairly flat by comparison. Seemingly devoid of the type of structure seen in most of the '13 Napa Cabernet.

Disappointing especially considering how good the '13 Jayson Red has been. This falls fairly flat by comparison. Seemingly devoid of the type of structure seen in most of the '13 Napa Cabernet.

Mar 17th, 2016
Mark Kremper

Sommelier Etch Restaurant

9.1

Power and finesse! Young but showing really nicely. Chocolate, tobacco, red fruit, dark fruit...it may be young, but damn it's good...

Power and finesse! Young but showing really nicely. Chocolate, tobacco, red fruit, dark fruit...it may be young, but damn it's good...

Feb 11th, 2016
Laith A

Solid cab from Pahlmeyer!! 👌🏻

Solid cab from Pahlmeyer!! 👌🏻

Feb 10th, 2022
Eric

Best vintage of Jayson Cab I’ve had thus far and a killer second label example. Chill fruit with an herby minty nose.

Best vintage of Jayson Cab I’ve had thus far and a killer second label example. Chill fruit with an herby minty nose.

Aug 5th, 2020
Kimberly Anderson

Gorgeous scents of mocha, bay leaf, and cranberry. Cranberry compote, cherries, graphite. Firm tannins. Long, silky finish.

Gorgeous scents of mocha, bay leaf, and cranberry. Cranberry compote, cherries, graphite. Firm tannins. Long, silky finish.

Feb 23rd, 2020
Dan Cobb

w Cody Dillon, Ugo Decastro, Michelle Carr

w Cody Dillon, Ugo Decastro, Michelle Carr

Oct 28th, 2016
Gerry Nelson

Blue and red fruit. Beautiful aromas. Ripe, soft fruit and tannins. Vanilla, nutmeg, cedar, blueberries. Would be great with steak

Blue and red fruit. Beautiful aromas. Ripe, soft fruit and tannins. Vanilla, nutmeg, cedar, blueberries. Would be great with steak

Jul 21st, 2016
Will Rogers

Big Sky 2016

Big Sky 2016

Jul 3rd, 2016
Rochelle

Beyond full body, a great cab from a great wine maker very nicely integrated robust tannins and flavor, with a long finish . This is 360 jammy and rich mocha.

Beyond full body, a great cab from a great wine maker very nicely integrated robust tannins and flavor, with a long finish . This is 360 jammy and rich mocha.

Apr 10th, 2016