About Pahlmeyer Winery
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Founded in 1986 on smuggled Bordeaux vine cuttings, Pahlmeyer was acquired by E. & J. Gallo Winery in November 2019.
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Founded on smuggled vinesJayson Pahlmeyer started the winery in 1986 with Bordeaux cuttings he brought back from France.
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Now Gallo-ownedE. & J. Gallo Winery purchased the Pahlmeyer and Jayson by Pahlmeyer brands in November 2019; the Wayfarer label was excluded from the sale.
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Three-tier wine programWines are released as Pahlmeyer Icons, the more approachable Jayson by Pahlmeyer, and the small-lot allocated 'Les Élus.'
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Jayson by Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · Napa Valley
The estate's more accessible label, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon rated in the low 90s by Wine Spectator.
PROPRIETARY RED
Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red
Current release · Napa Valley
The winery's flagship Bordeaux-style blend built for concentration and age-ability.
CHARDONNAY
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay
Current release · Napa Valley
A richly barrel-fermented Chardonnay that has been part of the Pahlmeyer lineup since the winery's early years.
Published retail pricing for current Pahlmeyer releases was not confirmed at time of research; consult pahlmeyer.com or an authorized retailer for current pricing.
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Pahlmeyer offers by-appointment tastings of current releases; specific format and pricing are not published online.
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