This vintage of Jayson from Pahlmeyer is all about power and heft without losing the appealing element of balance. Yes, it’s big and rich at 15.2 percent alcohol, but all of the parts fit, creating a seamless Cab that delivers richness and complexity, delicious blackberry and cassis fruit, a note of chocolate and baking spice, and supple tannins that are feathery on the palate.
Jayson, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Robert Whitley