Peter Michael Winery

'L'Esprit des Pavots' Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.310 ratings

9.31 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

Top Notes For

9.3

medium violet; aromatic, blackberry compote, pipe tobacco, spearmint, dark chocolate, coffee beans, violets; intense dark fruit, fine grained tannins, 14.9% ABV, finishes long but with a bit of heat; blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot; an impressive “second wine”; $105

medium violet; aromatic, blackberry compote, pipe tobacco, spearmint, dark chocolate, coffee beans, violets; intense dark fruit, fine grained tannins, 14.9% ABV, finishes long but with a bit of heat; blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot; an impressive “second wine”; $105

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2020

Allyson O'Keefe

9.5

This has been decanted and open a while, so on top of the aging, it’s quite soft. Delicate & fruit-forward. Juicy notes of fresh plum, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, fig, & cranberry. Pure juice. Soft tannins. Cocoa nibs on the finish. Subtle leather on the finish. Elegant wine.

This has been decanted and open a while, so on top of the aging, it’s quite soft. Delicate & fruit-forward. Juicy notes of fresh plum, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, fig, & cranberry. Pure juice. Soft tannins. Cocoa nibs on the finish. Subtle leather on the finish. Elegant wine.

Oct 21st, 2019

9.0

Dark fruit. Refined and elegant with incredible smoothness. Paired with oxtail cavatelli

Dark fruit. Refined and elegant with incredible smoothness. Paired with oxtail cavatelli

May 28th, 2018

9.1

Still a great blend. Had with steak and broccoli.

Still a great blend. Had with steak and broccoli.

Nov 12th, 2017

9.4

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Jan 1st, 2024

9.4

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Jul 15th, 2023

9.5

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Douglas had this 6 years ago

Jan 12th, 2019

9.0

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Andy had this 7 years ago

Mar 11th, 2018

Jonathan McNulty

9.2

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Jonathan had this 7 years ago

Jan 6th, 2018

9.1

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Nov 10th, 2017