Pahlmeyer “Les Élus”
Current Release
2019
Pièce de Résistance is our crowning achievement, the very finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon of the vintage, soulfully and authentically articulating vineyard and variety. The 2019 vintage teems with plum and cassis, cedar, and clove that progress to earthy notes of fresh sage and Castelvetrano olive, seemingly boundless layers interplaying and unveiling with time in the glass. Soft and luscious initially, firm yet graceful tannins offer texture and structure on the rich, expansive palate, realizing a profound balance of intensity and elegance. The focused core of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and black cherry surges over hints of sarsaparilla, vanilla, and leather, unfurling to an exceptionally long finish of dusty cocoa tannins.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
Vintages
Current Release
2016
The wine opens with a deep garnet hue and aromas of dark fruit and spice. On the palate, the wine reveals generous notes of ripe Italian marasca cherries, smashed blackberries and freshly cut cedar planks. A sweet, inviting texture, this wine is rich and withholding upfront, evolving to a mouth-watering and lingering finish. Raison d’Être’s remarkable structure will allow the wine to age gracefully over the next 10 to 15 years.
Vintages
Current Release
2021
Captivating the senses from the first pour, the 2021 Pahlmeyer Savoir Faire Chardonnay reveals itself in layers, effortlessly balancing power and finesse. The nose entices with ethereal notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle interwoven with the warmth of toasted almonds and brioche. As the aromatics unfold, hints of apricot and flambéed pear emerge, enhanced by a delicate dusting of baking spice. The palate is enveloped in a rich, velvety texture with a melted honey opulence. Bright acidity creates a harmonious counterpoint, interlacing beautifully with nutty oak undertones. A focused core of preserved lemon surges through the finish, elevated by a subtle, lingering whisper of vanilla bean. With its seamless integration of acidity and structure, this Chardonnay promises to age gracefully, while undeniably captivating in its youth.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
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Current Release
2022
Our 2022 Chardonnay is a masterful balance of opulence and vibrancy. Stone fruit aromatics give way to a fresh tropical lift with underscoring hints of toasted marshmallow and flint. This Chardonnay is concentrated and focused on the palate, unfurling a rich tapestry of crushed Marcona almond, freshly baked macaroon, and preserved lemon buoyed by dynamic acidity. The palate is textured and rich while bright and lively, with intense, ever-evolving flavors that linger through the finish. Exhibiting a full, layered palate upon release, this wine will continue to gain detail and depth over the next 5-7 years of careful cellaring.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
Vintages
Current Release
2021
Our debut Pahlmeyer red from the stellar 2021 vintage is a thrill to experience, a wine that matches intensity with elegance, beautifully articulated and built to age. Aromas of blackberry and cassis leap from the glass with an underscore of black olive and dark earth. The palate is muscular yet refined, a lithe dance of richness and nuance. A focused core of fresh dark fruit—blackberry, boysenberry, and black plum—is enveloped in polished tannins that lend a weighty grip without overpowering. A lifting note of lingonberry jam runs long through the finish, interplaying with hints of cedar, fresh leather, and sage that echo long on the finish.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
Vintages
Current Release
2021
The 2021 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red captures the essence of this stellar low-yielding vintage: powerful yet refined, intense yet luscious. Aromas of lingonberry and boysenberry interplay with flickerings of green peppercorn, saddle leather, and forest floor, culminating in a beautifully lifted bouquet. The tightly wound palate frames a core of intense plum and cassis layered with licorice spice. Polished tannins give way to a mid-palate rich with macerated blackberry and freshly grated nutmeg. This articulate, broad-shouldered blend is poised to evolve gracefully over the next two decades.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
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