Jayson (Pahlmeyer) Red Napa Valley 2022

93 points Decanter: "Leaps out of the glass with dusty red berry fruit and currant character, alongside cola nut and walnut husk. Plush plum and dark berry fruit shine, thanks to a healthy dose of Merlot, complemented by fragrant baking spices and rich loamy earth notes. Medium-bodied with gentle tannins, supported by a nice grippy acidity and length, nuanced by mocha and spicy garrigue notes. Easy-going yet wonderfully stylish in 2022. Grape sources include William Hill and Broken Rock in Napa, Stagecoach, Waters, and Round Pond in Rutherford, along with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma. Grapes are sorted by hand, fermented in stainless steel with a small percentage in oak tanks, and then aged for 15 months in 65% new French oak. 51% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec. Drinking window 2025-2033 (Feb 2025)"

91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Energetic yet lush, with red berries and dark plums muddled with white sage, a hint of mint, and aromas of cracked pine. Powder fine while abundant tannins run smooth through the palate into a moderate finish. (Sep 2025)"