Pahlmeyer Wine Tasting with Special Guest Chardonnay Ray

“My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine.”
Ernest Hemingway

I am trying to drink as much wine as I can before I leave this earth!  We never know when that is and that’s why I say, “Drink the Good Stuff First”!

So, when we recently acquired some older vintages from one of my favorite Napa Valley Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon producer’s wines, I immediately put a date on the calendar to drink them!   Pahlmeyer was an immediate success when they released their first wine from the 1986 vintage with Helen Turley as their winemaker.  Over the ensuing years they continued to add to their line-up of varietals in their offerings and it seemed that every varietal they released rose to the top of the category in terms of the rating and their demand.  

Shortly after their Chardonnay was released it made its way into the movie “Disclosure” featuring Demi Moore and Michael Douglas.  Pahlmeyer Chardonnay was a major part of the plot as when Demi Moore’s character found out it was Michael Douglas’s favorite wine she said she bought it at a local liquor store but at that time you could only get the wine on the mailing list or through the secondary markets.  There were only 400 cases of the 1991 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay produced and they found out she was lying because of how rare and hard to find the wine was in 1994. 

As I always say; “We are doing scientific work with wine here at Wine Watch” and I would rather drink the world’s greatest wines than sell them but tonight we have almost everything on the table available for sale also!!

Join us as we experience some amazing vintage wines from Pahlmeyer Winery.   The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

Pahlmeyer Wine Tasting with Special Guest Chardonnay Ray
Wednesday, February 19th
7:30pm

2005 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa MAGNUM
2007 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
2008 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
2010 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
2001 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley
2003 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa
2004 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley
2005 Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir Sonoma County
2006 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa
2006 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley
2007 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley

Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Scallop Carpaccio with Candied Lime and Lavender Aioli
Duck and Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli with Sundried Tomato Browned Butter and Fresh Basil
Berkshire Pork Chop with Black Bean Salsa and Pepper Puree
Apple Tart with Carmel Sauce and Cinnamon Ice Crème

The Fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $275 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or    e-mail andy@winewatch.com.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.

A  bit about Pahlmeyer Winery:

Captivated by wine and dreaming of creating a “California Mouton,” founder Jayson Pahlmeyer was determined to see his vision through. Leaving behind his career in law, he traveled to Northern California (his native soil) where he partnered with the owner of a 55-acre site in south-east Napa Valley. Jayson and his business partner took several trips to elite vineyards in France studying the finest red Bordeaux varieties. Together they worked with the University of Bordeaux to evaluate soil samples from their land in California and in 1981 planted several French cuttings in Napa. In 1986, Pahlmeyer’s Proprietary Red was born, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The 30th vintage of Pahlmeyer’s Proprietary Red was released earlier this year.

“I am thrilled to transition ownership of Pahlmeyer Winery to the Gallo Family,” said founder, Jayson Pahlmeyer. “The two companies share similar principles and, with Gallo’s long-standing commitment to quality, I am confident they will take Pahlmeyer to even greater heights in the future.”

According to Roger Nabedian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division, “Jayson Pahlmeyer’s passion for wine is evident in everything he’s done. We are thrilled to continue working with both Jayson and his daughter Cleo as we incorporate the esteemed Pahlmeyer brands into our luxury portfolio.” He added, “Pahlmeyer compliments our portfolio nicely, allowing Gallo to continue competing in luxury wine and fueling strategic growth for the company.”

“We are happy to have found a buyer who shares my family’s vision for Pahlmeyer,” said Cleo Pahlmeyer, President of Pahlmeyer Winery. “We are equally dedicated to making world class wines and I am thrilled to begin working with the Gallo team.”

The purchase includes both the Pahlmeyer and Jayson by Pahlmeyer wine brands, which range in price from $30 to $350. As part of the agreement, Gallo will lease Waters Ranch, a vineyard in Atlas Peak, and will continue to operate the Jayson tasting room that opened in The Village at Vista Collina Resort in August of 2018. The Wayfarer brand and Wayfarer Vineyard are not part of the sale and will continue to be run by Cleo Pahlmeyer.

All the Pahlmeyer in the store on SALE!!

2017 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa
Price: $120.00                 Sale Price: $99.00          Quantity in Stock: 9
2015 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 4
2014 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 2
2013 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 3
2012 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 1
2012 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa
Price: $115.00                 Sale Price: $95.00          Quantity in Stock: 57
2010 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 12
2008 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 7
2007 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 7
2005 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa MAGNUM
Price: $240.00                 Sale Price: $199.00       Quantity in Stock: 5

2007 Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir Sonoma County
Price: $85.00                    Sale Price: $69.00          Quantity in Stock: 3
2005 Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir Sonoma County
Price: $85.00                    Sale Price: $69.00          Quantity in Stock: 2

2003 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa
Price: $150.00                 Sale Price: $119.00       Quantity in Stock: 3
2006 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa
Price: $150.00                 Sale Price: $119.00       Quantity in Stock: 1
2007 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley
Price: $150.00                 Sale Price: $119.00       Quantity in Stock: 5

2004 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley
Price: $175.00                 Sale Price: $145.00       Quantity in Stock: 2
2006 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley
Price: $149.00                 Your Price: $131.12       Quantity in Stock: 8

2012 Pahlmeyer Piece de Resistance, Napa Valley, USA
Price: $650.00                 Sale Price: $495.00       Quantity in Stock: 1