Peter Michael Winery
Au Paradis Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Liquid red velvet.
Liquid red velvet.
Sep 24th, 2018
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
1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2020
Had the same vintage about 9 months ago, and I found the notes are remarkably consistent. One of the best Napa cabs I’ve tasted. Below is the previous notes.
Mesmerizing nose of blackcurrant, creme de cassis, violet, cedar, fresh orange peel, cured meat, and forest floor. Gentle and soft on the entry, with parade of flavors echoing the nose. The full body feels deceivingly weightless on the palate, but with great energy and precision. Velvety tannins. The finish lasts for minutes.
Had the same vintage about 9 months ago, and I found the notes are remarkably consistent. One of the best Napa cabs I’ve tasted. Below is the previous notes.
Mesmerizing nose of blackcurrant, creme de cassis, violet, cedar, fresh orange peel, cured meat, and forest floor. Gentle and soft on the entry, with parade of flavors echoing the nose. The full body feels deceivingly weightless on the palate, but with great energy and precision. Velvety tannins. The finish lasts for minutes.
Slightly acidic on the nose, slight notes of leather. Wow 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 🤩. Silky smooth deliciousness. It’s like a liquid chocolate truffle, so buttery! I’m thinking this wine was opened on the perfect day.
Slightly acidic on the nose, slight notes of leather. Wow 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 🤩. Silky smooth deliciousness. It’s like a liquid chocolate truffle, so buttery! I’m thinking this wine was opened on the perfect day.
Jan 28th, 2022
Decant & Drink per norm JS 99
94 from Parker facts, Their newest vineyard acquisition in Oakville has produced the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, which used to be the Showket Vineyard on the red soils of the Oakville corridor near Dalla Valle, Rudd and Screaming Eagle. Aged in 100% Darnajou casks, this cuvée of 2,300 cases is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc.
Decant & Drink per norm JS 99
94 from Parker facts, Their newest vineyard acquisition in Oakville has produced the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, which used to be the Showket Vineyard on the red soils of the Oakville corridor near Dalla Valle, Rudd and Screaming Eagle. Aged in 100% Darnajou casks, this cuvée of 2,300 cases is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc.
Mesmerizing nose of blackcurrant, creme de cassis, violet, cedar, fresh orange peel, cured meat, and forest floor. Gentle and soft on the entry, with parade of flavors echoing the nose. The full body feels deceivingly weightless on the palate, but with great energy and precision. Velvety tannins. The finish lasts for minutes.
Seamless and elegant. Outstanding already at its young age.
Mesmerizing nose of blackcurrant, creme de cassis, violet, cedar, fresh orange peel, cured meat, and forest floor. Gentle and soft on the entry, with parade of flavors echoing the nose. The full body feels deceivingly weightless on the palate, but with great energy and precision. Velvety tannins. The finish lasts for minutes.
Seamless and elegant. Outstanding already at its young age.
Beautiful full body cab. Supple tannins with fruit, earth and herbal overtones. Really nice structure and lasting finish.
Beautiful full body cab. Supple tannins with fruit, earth and herbal overtones. Really nice structure and lasting finish.
Nov 29th, 2017