Pahlmeyer
Foundation
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 201
Vintage: 2018
Pahlmeyer
Foundation
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Vineyard sources - 40% Stagecoach, 26% Upper Range, 21% Vangone, 13% Rancho Chimiles
- Fermented in 5.5-ton Seguin Moreau French oak tanks
- Aging in 100% new French oak
- 100% free run from lots we felt were the best of the vintage
Description
This wine represents the core, or Foundation, of our classic red variety program. Assembled in July 2019, this wine encompasses the most expressive and compelling lots from the 2018 vintage. It defines the direction of the vintage for our classic red portfolio, which is legendary for delivering both power and finesse. This lot represents the best-of-the-best of the 2018 vintage.
Jennifer Williams
Winemaker, Pahlmeyer
One of the rising stars of Napa Valley winemaking, Jennifer Williams learned from legendary winemakers such as Rosemary Cakebread, Francoise Peschon and the Novak family. Jennifer now brings her outstanding talents and experience to Pahlmeyer.
In 2002, Williams joined Araujo and Spottswoode as a harvest intern, splitting her time between these two great winemaking estates. At Spottswoode, Jennifer was drawn to the philosophy of organic and sustainable farming, which Tony Soter had introduced in 1985.
Following harvest, she joined their team full time, working under guru David Abreu in the fields and Rosemary Cakebread in the winery. In 2004, with a deeper understanding of the estate vineyard, she took over as vineyard manager and was Spottswoode’s winemaker from 2006 to 2011.
The San Francisco Chronicle named Jennifer a "Winemaker to Watch" in 2007.
She was named winemaker at Arrow&Branch in April 2011.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winery Distribution
Pahlmeyer is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Pahlmeyer Contact: Jennifer Williams
Domestic:
- California ( DTC )
International:
- Canada - Alberta ( Marram )
- Canada - British Columbia ( Vintage Wines )
- Caribbean ( Webb Banks )
- Denmark ( Fine Vines )
- Hong Kong ( Ponti Trading Company )
- Japan ( Nakagawa Imports )
- Singapore ( Water and Wine )
- South Korea ( Dong Won )
- Switzerland ( ARVI )
- United Kingdom ( The Wine Treasury )
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