Pahlmeyer Tasting with Kurt from Maverick

Senor Pan - Chicago
Tasted Wednesday, August 6, 2014 by beezer6 with 512 views

Introduction

Breakfast and Pahlmeyer

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2011 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Jayson 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast

    Atlas Peak. Waters Ranch, Ritchie, and Wayfarer Vineyards.
    Richer, toasty. Caramel corn - a little less aromatic. Honey, golden apples, New World styling with some fleshy sweet corn.
    Palate still sports nice acidity but richer overall. I sense the twelve months in new oak.

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  • 2012 Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir Jayson 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    Fresh, zesty, spicy raspberry. Creamy nose, sassafras. Moderate body and palate. Darker robust overall.
    Little earth and pepper. More darker baking spices with a nice acid on the back end.

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  • 2011 Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon Jayson Napa Valley 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Dark plums. Purple spice fruit all day. Inky aromatic quality. Real dense and intense. Blackberries, black pepper, volcanic rock.
    Cassis, sweet leather. Palate is smooth, moderate body and more black fruit overall. Great tannins.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2012 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Fresh, minerals. Light lemon and a touch of pineapple. light buttered popcorn. Subtle qualities. Faint lemon lime peel.
    Lots of richness and length. Darker robust tropical fruit. Nice but over priced.

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  • 2011 Pahlmeyer Merlot 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Plump blueberries, nice spice, vanilla. Layered and complex menthol, pine needle. herbal elements. Sage and a touch of mocha.

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  • 2011 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Big elegant cassis. Lovely new World style. Voluptuous, black cherry, dark chocolate.
    Again a touch of herbal notes, purple flowers. Dark fig, leather and volcanic rock.
    Big rich palate. dry complex. Coffee and caramel. Lush dense cherries.

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 2012 Wayfarer Chardonnay Wayfarer Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview

    Awesome. Fresh lemon zest - bright color and the personality follows suit.
    Palate is great. Beautiful perfume of tropical fruit, melons cantaloupe, peaches. Lively acid. Ripe but so delicate and powerful at the same time.
    Great mouth feel, finish is super fresh. Layered but again remaining restrained and vibrant. Killer wine. Recommended. Again, love this AVA.

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  • 2012 Wayfarer Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview

    600 cases. Really pretty and elegant. A touch of meaty pepper. Mineral driven gray slate, softer lighter palate.
    Lots of bright spice, saline and some tannin. Complete wine. Round but again lively and subtle. True coastal Pinot.

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  • 2012 Wayfarer Pinot Noir Golden Mean Wayfarer Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross - Seaview

    112 cases. Made with Pommard clone.
    Darker, robust fruit. Floral violets and violets. Very aromatic. Nice weight and texture.
    Long finish. This should age really well.

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