Pahlmeyer Jayson Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - 750ml

93pts James Suckling

A linear, fresh and tangy white with an appetizing reserved texture and vivid lemongrass, mineral and citrus flavors. Medium bodied, crisp in acidity and rather low in alcohol. All barrel-fermented and aged on the lees. So vibrant, dry and refreshing. Drink now.

Tasting Notes

Our 2024 Jayson Sauvignon Blanc is energetic and expressive — buoyed by mouthwatering acidity and bursting with pure fruit character. Gorgeous aromas of lemongrass, white peach, and orange blossom radiate from the glass. The palate is mouth-filling yet lively, unfolding in bright layers of mandarin, fresh pineapple, and apricot. Lees stirring adds mid-palate weight and richness, while the finish drives long with a refreshing lift of ginger and citrus peel.

Serve this vibrant Sauvignon Blanc well chilled, around 45–50°F, to highlight its crisp acidity and layered aromatics. With bright citrus, white peach, and lemongrass notes, it pairs beautifully with summer fare — think crudité with Green Goddess dressing, grilled shrimp tacos, or a shaved fennel and citrus salad.

Winemaker's Notes

The 2024 Jayson Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to deliver vibrancy, texture, and aromatic range through thoughtful blending. In 2024, we sourced from five distinctive Napa Valley sites. Cypress Ranch contributes early-ripening fruit with vivid acidity and freshness. Antica Estate adds bright citrus and floral lift, while Amendola brings rounded texture and fruit generosity. The cooler DeConinck vineyard lends a subtle herbal dimension, and low-yielding Fish Ranch brings tropical intensity and aromatic depth. Each lot was barrel fermented and aged on lees for five months in 100% neutral French oak, with gentle bâtonnage to enhance mid-palate richness while preserving purity.

About the Wine

My intention with Jayson Sauvignon Blanc is to make a wine that is incredibly bright and energetic with a beautiful purity of fruit bolstered by a broad, textural midpalate. In the vineyard, I manage the canopy to encourage early ripening with acidity retention. I’m blending acid-driven valley floor fruit with intense, ripe fruit from our mountain vineyards that’s given longer hang time to fully evolve, a range of ripeness bringing nuance and detail. Lees are stirred just enough to impart a balancing richness while retaining freshness. The finished wine is a complete package of energy and crispness, complexity and depth.

Grape Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc