Pahlmeyer Wine released their first vintage in 1986 – they currently taste their wines at the upscale Maisonry tasting room in Yountville. They started producing wine at the Napa Wine Co in 1994 soon after Napa Wine Co underwent a huge renovation to accommodate production from wineries who do not actually have their own physical winery. This winery was started by Jayson Pahlmeyer a former attorney who once his wines started becoming popular, stopped his legal work and dedicated his full time to his wine. As with several other vintners we have meet with who worked in other industries before becoming vintners, Jayson started becoming hooked by the wine industry and slowly phased out his law practice. He made several trips to France to find some of the highest quality Bordeaux varietal clones and then took them back to California where he planted his own vineyard.
Wine Spectator 92 "A touch of creamy oak adds a nice textural dimension, joining vibrant apple, pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Ends with a dash of
Jeb Dunnuck 96 Bottled in August, the 2017 Chardonnay Napa Valley offers Aubert-like notes of white flowers, white peach, tangerine, flower oil, and white flowers. It's
Wine Enthusiast 92 Thick red fruit becomes approachable on the palate in this stylish, focused and full-bodied wine from the coast. Big powerful waves of tannin
Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon has deep purple color in the glass, and displays classic varietal expression through an aromatic profile of intense floral notes, ripe blackberry,
Jayson Red Wine displays deep ruby to garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry and blackberry compote, with just a hint of Jordan almonds,
Wine Advocate 96+ "Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Proprietary Red
James Suckling 93 A velvety and juicy wine with sweet-tobacco and blackcurrant character. Full and delicious. Drink now.. Jayson wines are born from two of the
Wine Advocate 95 The 2016 Chardonnay has a lovely savory, yeasty/toasty nose over a core of warm grapefruit, fresh apricots and allspice with a touch of
This wine has vibrant ruby color in the glass. Floral aromas mingle with notes of plum, black cherry, vanilla, forest floor, and granite. A juicy
Wine Enthusiast 94 This has an invitingly fragrant sweetness on the nose, with jasmine and cotton candy, while the palate is etched in generous helpings of
The 2016 Jayson Red Wine displays deep ruby to garnet color in the glass. Aromas of cherry and blackberry compote, with just a hint of
Wine Spectator 95 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 9 " This offers a gorgeous mouthful of rich, buttery Chardonnay, loaded with exotic tropical fruit, pear, melon and
Wine Advocate 93-95 There are few truly profound Merlots being made in California, but Pahlmeyer has consistently made some of the best. I still have some
" Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon reveals its classic expression with deep, elegant black and red fruit aromas accented by notes of dried herbs. The mid-palate is
Deep ruby in color, this wine bursts with aromas of dark fruit and rose petals. Delicate blackberry and bing cherry flavors leap from the elegant
Jayson Red Wine is a distinctive blend of Bordeaux varieties from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, crafted to express each vintage with intensity and
Wine Spectator 92 A touch of creamy oak adds a nice textural dimension, joining vibrant apple, pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Ends with a dash of
Connoisseurs Guide 91 By Pahlmeyer. Managing the difficult task of being fresh, ripe and lively at one and the same time, this carefully constructed youngster scores
James Suckling 97 Fantastic aromatics with blackberries, blackcurrants and iodine. Licorice, too. Medium to fulll body, fine and velvety tannins and a very polished and gorgeous
James Suckling 97 "Blackberries, blueberries, forest floor and hints of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied and tight with firm and silky tannins and long and beautiful focus. Goes
Wine Spectator 91 Firm and well-structured, with a pleasing burst of blackberry and wild berry, plum and black cherry notes, tilting into a fruit-bowl medley of
The Jayson Chardonnay shows Bright and brilliant with golden hues, this wine bursts with aromatics of honey, caramelized green apple and mandarin orange. Its rich
Wine Advocate 94 The 2014 Chardonnay is light gold-colored with a greenish hue and beautiful, fresh tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, pear, honeysuckle and a touch
Wine Advocate 93-95 The 2013 Proprietary Red Blend (15.2% alcohol) shows gorgeously sweet tannins that involve a voluptuously textured, full-bodied, stunningly rich wine with loads of
Wine Spectator 93 "Combines power and finesse, offering a mix of intense dark berry, mocha, lead pencil and licorice flavors amid firm yet graceful tannins that