Pahlmeyer Jayson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Pale golden straw yellow in colour. The bouquet shows voluminous layers of vibrant fruit and floral aromas that ride on lifting acidity. Opening notes of citrus blossom, lemongrass, and Kefir lime leaf lead to gooseberry, Key lime, and lemon meringue on the juicy, well-textured mid-palate. Refreshingly crisp, the finish echoes with peach and green apple.

A winery very much in the image of its founder and owner, the irrepressible Jayson Pahlmeyer, Pahlmeyer’s wines have an exuberance and all-American charm. Full throttle, yet with an underlying subtlety, these wines are in the top echelon of what California has to offer. Jayson Pahlmeyer started out as a trial attorney, but was then waylaid by a 'hypnotic captivation with wine' and a conviction in the potential of northern California’s vineyards. With the aim of creating a 'California Mouton' he partnered with the owner of a 55 acre vineyard site in the south-east Napa Valley. Pahlmeyer’s current winemaker is Kale Anderson who arrived at Pahlmeyer in 2012 with big shoes to fill, and seems to be doing just that.