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Peter Michael Winery

'L'Esprit des Pavots' Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.124 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

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Peter Michael WineryKnights Valley, Sonoma CountyCabernet Sauvignon
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Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.9

The cooler vintage shows a broader range of aromas and flavors with a nice clarity of color. It did not drink like 15.5% ABV.

The cooler vintage shows a broader range of aromas and flavors with a nice clarity of color. It did not drink like 15.5% ABV.

4 people found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Perry Riddle
9.2

A 300 lb person dancing on a highwire. Not my usual style, but it is deftly made.

A 300 lb person dancing on a highwire. Not my usual style, but it is deftly made.

Jun 29th, 2015
Matt Krueger
9.2

Surprisingly structured for a 2011. Approachable right off the bat. Good oak integration

Surprisingly structured for a 2011. Approachable right off the bat. Good oak integration

Mar 4th, 2015
Jame Clark
8.7

Delicious!

Delicious!

Feb 28th, 2016
Robert Gaviglio
7.1

Gift from Joe Voet, nice, but poor value

Gift from Joe Voet, nice, but poor value

Dec 12th, 2015
Erik Lundh
9.9

So lovely! Especially with a nice ribeye. :)

So lovely! Especially with a nice ribeye. :)

Mar 29th, 2015
Willie Geiser
9.6

Very good.

Very good.

Mar 22nd, 2015
Brendan Leary
9.0

I find these young, no comparison to Les Pavots, decant, sit for an hour and really nice

I find these young, no comparison to Les Pavots, decant, sit for an hour and really nice

Mar 19th, 2015
Barron Nydam
9.2

Would never know it's a 15.5% wine. Hides the alcohol really well. Expressing/coffee flavors, fruit in the background, and lot of herbs. Easy tannins. Drinking fine now with food, but will get better over time. More boureux than most Ca blends

Would never know it's a 15.5% wine. Hides the alcohol really well. Expressing/coffee flavors, fruit in the background, and lot of herbs. Easy tannins. Drinking fine now with food, but will get better over time. More boureux than most Ca blends

Jan 5th, 2015
Chip Clarke
9.3

Love it

Love it

Dec 8th, 2014