Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2003

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006 ($110) Good full ruby. Black cherry, blackcurrant, dusty licorice and a whiff of herbs on the nose. Then sweet and supple but cooler than the 2004 in its fruit character, with some mint and herbal nuances. Finishes with broad tannins and a suggestion of bitter chocolate. Today this seems a bit less sweet than the 2003 merlot, but these tannins are finer.

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 162

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March 2009

The dense purple-colored 2003 Proprietary Red (a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon,14% Merlot, and small dosages of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec) offers up lovely aromas of licorice, dried herbs, black currants, incense, and oak. Expa... Robert Parker. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2003 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine 750ml

November 2009

94 pts from Robert Parker! "The 2003 Proprietary Red (86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, aged in 100% new Taransaud barrels) is a killer. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a big, smoky, fragrant nose of creme de cassis, smoked meats, plum, and licorice, it boasts great intensity, rich, full-bodied, powerful flavors, decent acidity, moderate tannin, and tremendous persistence. It has put on weight since I tasted it last year out of barrel, and should drink well for 15 or more years. (Release date 10/06)" - Dec 05 issue - 92 pts read more...from Wine Spectator! "Plump and generous, with fleshy currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit that's supple and focused. Ripe without going overboard. Finishes with a burst of sweet ripe currant and blackberry fruit and ripe tannins. Best from 2007 through 2012. 4,739 cases made. JL" - Oct 2006 Issue -    (hide)

December 2008

Wine Advocate ReviewThe 2003 Proprietary Red (86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, aged in 100% new Taransaud barrels) is a killer. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a big, smoky, fragrant nose of creme de cassis, smoked meats, plum, and licorice, it boasts great intensity, rich, full-bodied, powerful flavors, decent acidity, moderate tannin, and tremendous persistence. It has put on weight since I tasted it last year out of barrel, and should drink well for 15 or more years.

January 2009