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    548
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    33
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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The Story

For years, the idea of producing a near-perfect wine gripped Jayson’s mind. He dreamed of a wine of incomparable quality, crafted from the best Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon from the vintage. Inky and rich, powerful yet irresistibly supple. No matter the volume. No matter the cost. The best of the best of Pahlmeyer - the Pièce de Résistance.

With the 2004 vintage, Winemaker Erin Green knew the time had come. Never before had the winery isola...

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"2005 is the second vintage of Pahlmeyer Pièce de Résistance. A blend of our best 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, it is the only 100% Cabernet Sauvignon produced by Pahlmeyer – an experience of this varietal in its purest form. At first, you will notice the dark amethyst color of the wine as it pours into the glass. At once, you’ll be taken by the intense aromatics. Scents of blackberry and dark roasted coffee bean complement the wine’s huge, supple tannins. As the wine slips to the back of your palate, its powerful finish comes on full-bore, bringing to mind fresh-picked raspberries dipped in dark chocolate. The solid tannin backbone should allow this wine to age effortlessly over the next 15 to 20 years.

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St. Helena, Napa Valley
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