Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2019

Blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of mint. Full-bodied with very fine, velvety tannins. Turns firm and structured with a fine chewiness and a caressing mouth-feel. Lively, too. 77% cabernet sauvignon and 15% merlot, the rest petit verdot and cabernet franc. Very attractive now, but will be better in four to five years. Try after 2026. [This has the potential to evolve for another 15+ years.] Score – 98. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 18, 2022)