Peter Michael L’Esprit de Pavots 2021
HED99875
75 cl
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The wines are clearly inspired by the poise and precision of their Old World counterparts but can’t help expressing an edge of Californian richness.
A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 58% of the fruit is from Napa Valley and 42% from Sonoma County. Aged in French Oak for 18 months, this vintage showcases a structure characterised by firm tannins and a balanced acidity. Flavours of dark fruit, herbal notes, and subtle spice emerge across the palate.
95 Robert Parker
94 Vinous
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Peter Michael
Inspired by the Médoc and Côte d'Or
Peter Michael Winery was founded by British businessman Sir Peter Michael in the early 1980s with a singular vision - to make wine in the terroir-driven tradition of Burgundy and Bordeaux, under the California sun and in California soil. The winery currently produce around fifteen wines using four varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Consistency and quality are the watchwords here - the wines are clearly inspired by the poise and precision of their Old World counterparts but can't help expressing an edge of Californian excess - ripe fruit abounds on the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the Cabernet Sauvignons have a density and concentration that many Bordelais would envy.