Pahlmeyer
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 27 | Lot No. 91
Vintage: 2021
Pahlmeyer
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is sourced from Vangone and Stagecoach Vineyards, soaring high on the slopes of Atlas Peak
- These two vineyards are a mere stone’s throw away, facing each other across Foss Valley
- This wine was ever-so-gently seasoned with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec
- Fermented and aging for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Description
Our 2021 Pahlmeyer Stone’s Throw Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from hand-selected blocks from Vangone Vineyard and Stagecoach Vineyard, two celebrated sites high upon the remote, rocky slopes of Atlas Peak. Winemaker Katie Vogt brings Pahlmeyer’s signature concentration, density, structure and richness, delivering a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the remarkable tension and texture of these two distinctive sites. Powerfully elegant, beautifully layered and exceptionally memorable, the Stone’s Throw Cabernet Sauvignon will be a coveted bottle in any cellar collection.
Kathryn Vogt
Winemaker, Pahlmeyer
Pahlmeyer winemaker Katie Vogt carries on Pahlmeyer’s pedigree with expertise, artistry, and keen understanding. Building on the eminence Pahlmeyer has earned over three decades, Katie approaches each new vintage as an opportunity to honor the extraordinary success of her predecessors while continuously raising the bar.
“I’m not making individual wines, I’m continuing a legacy,” Katie says of the winery she joined in 2019. “Pahlmeyer wines demand attention. They are truly inspired, showcasing the consideration and thought behind every choice and every detail. We farm deliberately at Pahlmeyer — we’re taking vineyards to the edge and exploring the tension. When you’re making this caliber of wines, you are fiercely selective. The fruit that becomes Pahlmeyer is nothing short of phenomenal, with incredible balance, intensity and power.”
A graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she earned a degree in Agribusiness with a minor in Viticulture and Enology, Katie began her career in 2008, mentored by maverick winemaker Christian Tietje at his Four Vines and Cypher Winery projects in Paso Robles. Rising from intern to assistant winemaker, she delved deep into every aspect of winemaking, from vineyard sampling to managing the cellar to leading blending trials.
“In Paso, working with Rhône varieties, blending is their essence and core,” she says. “I was very lucky to be part of that very early on in my career. I get a lot of joy out of blending, of tasting a lineup of wines and envisioning what it would look like putting them together.”
Katie describes her winemaking style as having steadfast focus. She brings the precision and thoughtfulness of a master blender, constantly evaluating which vineyards and blocks will deliver the intensity and power to earn their way into the Pahlmeyer portfolio.
In 2014, she joined the Central Coast winemaking team at E. & J. Gallo Winery, working at Edna Valley Vineyard and Bridlewood Estate Winery. There was little room for error or second-guessing with large portfolios and significant investments at stake. She learned quickly to trust her talent, instincts, and technique.
In turn, she quickly earned the esteem of her winemaking peers. A year later, Katie joined Napa’s historic Louis M. Martini Winery as Associate Winemaker, crafting small-lot and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in the winery’s Cellar No. 254.
“In Napa, you’re focusing on the long term,” she says. “To succeed, you learn the nuances and appreciate the personalities of the sites. We commit to a clear vision, then we are relentless in bringing that to life
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
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