Jayson By Pahlmeyer

Black amethyst in color, this wine opens with sultry aromas of boysenberry, violet and vanilla. Velvety and plush upon entry with intense flavors of black cherry and dark chocolate.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Jayson Pinot Noir has floral, spice, wild berry and cranberry aromas that provide a tight focus, holding onto the cherry and watermelon flavors on the finish.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Pahlmeyer Red is well-focused on a rich, vibrant core of ripe blackberry and wild berry fruit; elegant, balanced and deep, well-structured; long, complex finish.

A classic rarity, the '88 Pahlmeyer is an industrious wine of mega importance; in its youth, this was a tough wine, but after more than a decade, this wine is now coming into its own.

93 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '04 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay has plenty of orange rind, buttered pineapple, leesy brioche and citrus notes; seductive, sexy, heady with unique quality tremendous richness.

Dark garnet in color and nearly black at the core, the wine opens with aromas of ripe blackberry and wild blueberry, delicate notes of red raspberry and lavender, and a waft of crushed slate.

Blackberries, cherries, cranberries and strawberries are blended to perfection with toasty notes from the French oak barrels, and seduce with slight hints of dark chocolate with plum.

92 PTS TASTING PANEL, Anthony Dias Blue; The '12 Jayson Pinot Noir is rich and focused wit black cherry and spice with hints of toasty sweet oak; seamless and elagant on the finish.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '12 Merlot is plump and flamboyant style; blackberry spicy toast aroams; complex flavors of blackcherry and mochca with just a hint of oak.

Flavors of fresh cider apples, juicy lychee and warming cardamom;intense and silky finish lingers with spicy, earthy notes of white lily and lightly toasted almond.

Aromas of black cherry and raspberry marry with citrus blossom, and a hint of marzipan; Smooth, sweet tqannins fram the mouthfeel; well balanced with rich complexity of long finish

Flavors of honeysuckle and orange blossoms are enriched with notes of fresh roasted almonds and elegant with balanced acidity, great depth, volume and focus.

A wonderful blend of the traditional Bordeaux varietals; vivid red currant and black fruit aroams; well structured on the palate, supported by ripe, yet firm tannins; balance with a gorgeous finish.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '11 Pahlmeyer Pinot is elegantly styled with well proportioned cherry, spice and fresh-tuned earth; showing vibrant acidity

95 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. Pahlmeyer's spectacular '12 Chardonnay offers abundant aromas of hazelnuts, buttered citrus, tropical fruit and honeysuckle; full bodied with exuberant fruit in the finish.

95+PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '10 Pahlmeyer Red boasts stunning aromatics, beautifuly chiseled fruit and fabulous balance; flat out gorgeous wine that delivers plenty of richness in the glass.

95 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '11 Pahlmeyer Red impresses for its nuance, vibrancy and delineation; notes of grilled herbs, graphite, and smoke; a vibrant wine endowed with gorgeous depth and intensity.

Aromas of crushed fruit; black cherries and spice; full-bodied, concentrated flavors yet elegant and well balanced on the palate.

Truly a hidden gem from Napa Valley; Pahlmeyer Merlot is a highly ripened and downright opulent wine; delivers layer upon layer of sweet and succulent ripe-cherry fruit, cocoa and lovely creme brulee

A flush of roasted peaches, buttermilk ice cream and hint of grapefruit are presented on a silky entry and smooth texture.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The rich yet delicate '10 Jayson Pinot Noir is marked by subtle flavor nuances, with notes of ripe plum, wild berry and raspberry; firm and graceful, with a vibrant finish.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The cellar-worthy 09 Pahlmeyer Red Table Wine is a Bordeaux-like expression that offers a mix of cedar-laced tobacco, dried berry, loamy earth and herbal notes.

Pahlmeyer Red offers big bold aromas of creme de cassis, smoked meats, plum, and licorice; full bodied with great intensity; and power; rich yet balanced and elegant on the finish.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Showing more power than usual, the almost dense and quite satisfying '08 Jayson Pinot Noir shows black fruit flavors and sweet oak; long and generous in the finish.

Jayson Red by Pahlmeyer underscores the plethora of fine quality, powerpacked reds from the Napa Valley; thick, juicy and delightful; well defined on the palate with an incredible finish.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Jayson Red combines ripe black cherry, wild berry and plum flavors; touches of anise and black licorice; full-bodied; graceful finish; Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Jayson Pinot Noir is pleasantly fresh with earth scents that join supple ripe plum and black cherry fruit; wins points for delicacy and finesse.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Jayson Red is firm and meaty, with savory herb, dried currant, black licorice and blackberry; full-bodied, focused, ripe yet elegant.

96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The sumptuous '07 Pahlmeyer Merlot offers beautiful melted chocolate, cocoa, and espresso notes intermixed with black cherry, plum, fig, and blackberry fruit.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Jayson Red is firm and meaty, with savory herb, dried currant, black licorice and blackberry fruit that's full-bodied, focused, ripe yet elegant.

The Jayson Chardonnay shows serious; ripe, core fruit flavors with an accent of sweet oak; substantial on the palate.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '06 Pahlmeyer Red has sweet, smoky, meaty aromas that are interwoven with melted asphalt, camphor, blackberry, cassis, and charcoal scents; heady finish.

94 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '06 Pahlmeyer Merlot exhibits sweet chocolate, mocha, cola, black cherry, and plum aromas and flavors; full body, a sumptuous, dense texture, and no hard edges.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '07 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay has beautiful perfume of nectarines, brioche, subtle smoke, crushed rocks, and gobs of white peach and pineapple fruit.

90 PTS CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE. The '06 Jayson Pinot Noir is very ripe and just a touch earthy to boot; highly concentrated fruit character that lifts the aromas out their doldrums.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Jayson Chardonnay has leesy citrus, grapefruit and honeydew melon flavors that are full-bodied, intense and concentrated, with a pleasant earthy edge.

96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Pahlmeyer Red has a beautifully sweet nose of blackberries and cassis intermixed with some meatiness, smoke, and a touch of pain grille; full-bodied, rich.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER JR. The '06 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay is full-bodied with a zesty acidity and a fabulous brioche; quince and smoke character; rich and flavorful on the finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Elegant, complex, focused and concentrated; smoky fig, hazelnut, nutmeg and cedary oak flavors that fold together nicely; tight focus; long finish.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Very appealing in all respects, the sophisticated '05 Jayson Red Wine serves up red fruit flavors with a hint of minerality; long and stylish on the palate; fine finish.

94 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Pahlmeyer Merlot reveals distinctive black cherry and berry notes intermixed with chocolate, mocha, caramel, and scorched earth; full-bodied, fleshy, long, layered.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay has scents of nectarines, quince, orange marmalade, brioche, and a leesy element; possesses terrific acidity; a big, bold, smoky style.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Jayson Red is firm, ripe and complex, with vivid red currant and black cherry fruit; well-defined, structured and supported by firm, integrated tannins.

95 PTS CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE. The '04 Pahlmeyer is a highly ripened and downright opulent wine; delivers layer upon layer of sweet and succulent ripe-cherry fruit, cocoa and lovely creme brulee oak.

94 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '03 Pahlmeyer is a big, smoky, fragrant nose of creme de cassis, smoked meats, plum, and licorice; boasts great intensity, rich, full-bodied, powerful flavors.

94 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '02 Pahlmeyer Red Wine, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec is classic Napa Valley red filled with richness.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Jayson Chardonnay has a fragrant citrus blossom aroma is simpler on the palate, with honeysuckle, apple and melon notes that turn delicate; drink now.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Too much fun can be found in this wine, the full-bodied '03 Jayson Red by Pahlmeyer underscores the plethora of fine quality, powerpacked reds from the Napa Valley; thick, juicy.