Peter Michael Winery
Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Les Pavots” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild brambles, Korean bulgogi, some purple flowers, tobacco, cedar box, some VA, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. To my palate, a lot more interesting than the “Au Paradis” from the same vintage. There’s just a lot more going on. Drink now with patience and through 2040.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Les Pavots” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild brambles, Korean bulgogi, some purple flowers, tobacco, cedar box, some VA, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. To my palate, a lot more interesting than the “Au Paradis” from the same vintage. There’s just a lot more going on. Drink now with patience and through 2040.
Jul 30th, 2024
Great wine but we were on our ninth bottle so I am rediscovering today but it was amazing from I remember 😂
Great wine but we were on our ninth bottle so I am rediscovering today but it was amazing from I remember 😂
Dec 29th, 2018A very nice Cabernet centric blend. Not much on the nose but it tastes beautifully with great flavors of dark fruit, oak and some spice. A very good Bordeaux blend in my opinion.
A very nice Cabernet centric blend. Not much on the nose but it tastes beautifully with great flavors of dark fruit, oak and some spice. A very good Bordeaux blend in my opinion.
1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2017
Reminds me of Bordeaux more than Napa. Very rich in flavors.
Reminds me of Bordeaux more than Napa. Very rich in flavors.
Aug 20th, 2023
Silky yet tannic and beautiful. Still young, give it another 5 years and it’ll be a symphony. Drank with brisket at Christmas dinner!
Silky yet tannic and beautiful. Still young, give it another 5 years and it’ll be a symphony. Drank with brisket at Christmas dinner!
Dec 25th, 2022
Always a fan of Les Pavots, but this is a magical vintage. It has a long bottle life ahead of it. Great structure and balance now and will get even better as it ages!
Always a fan of Les Pavots, but this is a magical vintage. It has a long bottle life ahead of it. Great structure and balance now and will get even better as it ages!
Sep 23rd, 2020Absolutely delicious. Every sip tasted a little different
Absolutely delicious. Every sip tasted a little different
Sep 24th, 2018A fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Knights Valley. Deep garnet color. Lots of dark fruit, licorice, cedar and smoke on the nose. Blackberries, licorice, dark plums, and espresso tastes on the palate. Nicely integrated with super sleek tannins and balanced acidity. A long intense finish. An excellent wine.
A fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Knights Valley. Deep garnet color. Lots of dark fruit, licorice, cedar and smoke on the nose. Blackberries, licorice, dark plums, and espresso tastes on the palate. Nicely integrated with super sleek tannins and balanced acidity. A long intense finish. An excellent wine.
Jan 28th, 2018
2013 vintage. Needs time but great lean mouthfeel and baking chocolate tannic finish
2013 vintage. Needs time but great lean mouthfeel and baking chocolate tannic finish
May 7th, 2017