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Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Au Paradis” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, developing the wine is developing with notes of brambles, plums, tobacco, some leather and woody notes, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is pretty plush. To my palate, pretty much a fastball right down the middle of the plate and not quite as intriguing as the “Les Pavots” from the same vintage. Drink now with some patience and through 2038.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Au Paradis” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, developing the wine is developing with notes of brambles, plums, tobacco, some leather and woody notes, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is pretty plush. To my palate, pretty much a fastball right down the middle of the plate and not quite as intriguing as the “Les Pavots” from the same vintage. Drink now with some patience and through 2038.
WOTN Deliciously pure and supple, with explosive dark berry and red berry flavors and a silky, polished texture. The tannins become more evident midway through, with a gravelly crushed rock profile that adds a dimension of dust and mineral.
WOTN Deliciously pure and supple, with explosive dark berry and red berry flavors and a silky, polished texture. The tannins become more evident midway through, with a gravelly crushed rock profile that adds a dimension of dust and mineral.
dark ruby, opaque core, prominent tears; black cherry, black currants, chocolate, menthol, orange rind, herbs; very plush, dark fruits, good length with heat on the finish; very full bodied, 15.3% ABV, prominent fine grained tannins; made from blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc; $215
dark ruby, opaque core, prominent tears; black cherry, black currants, chocolate, menthol, orange rind, herbs; very plush, dark fruits, good length with heat on the finish; very full bodied, 15.3% ABV, prominent fine grained tannins; made from blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc; $215
Peter Michael was the best way to end the day. Wine was gorgeous every step of the way. The property is amazing, and we overlooked it at 2100 feet of Elevation.
Peter Michael was the best way to end the day. Wine was gorgeous every step of the way. The property is amazing, and we overlooked it at 2100 feet of Elevation.
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
