Peter Michael Winery
Au Paradis Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
Jul 30th, 2024
2013 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Medium body. Leaning heavily towards a feminine-styled Cabernet and has dropped nearly all of the braggadocio of youth. As mentioned with another reviewer @Jay Kline not even close to being as exciting as the producer’s Les Pavots bottling and fairly one-dimensional. More than a bit disappointing given the initial acclaim. 05.29.25.
2013 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Medium body. Leaning heavily towards a feminine-styled Cabernet and has dropped nearly all of the braggadocio of youth. As mentioned with another reviewer @Jay Kline not even close to being as exciting as the producer’s Les Pavots bottling and fairly one-dimensional. More than a bit disappointing given the initial acclaim. 05.29.25.
1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2025
Wine Spectator 2015 wine of the year...have to say I thought it was good but overdone if looking for best or some form of perfection.
Wine Spectator 2015 wine of the year...have to say I thought it was good but overdone if looking for best or some form of perfection.
1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2016
Perfect with rib roast the size of a Mack truck!
Perfect with rib roast the size of a Mack truck!
Dec 25th, 2021
Deep dark red color. The nose offers cassis, black cherry, chocolate, and various spices I’m not sophisticated enough to identify! the texture is velvety and loaded with black berry nice layered minerals. incredible finish.
Deep dark red color. The nose offers cassis, black cherry, chocolate, and various spices I’m not sophisticated enough to identify! the texture is velvety and loaded with black berry nice layered minerals. incredible finish.
Nov 28th, 2019
Only took a sip from wife’s glass, very dense and unevolved, a big tannic Cabernet.
Only took a sip from wife’s glass, very dense and unevolved, a big tannic Cabernet.
Jan 21st, 2018