Winemaker tasting - Peter Michael Winery

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Tasted Tuesday, March 5, 2024 by Kim Gerner with 119 views

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2020 Peter Michael Au Paradis 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    This flight: Au Paradis 2020, 2019,2014
    All 3 vintages: extremely rich, high alcohol, full body - too much for me. Tannins on gums not tongue (BF). High ratings on WA. My ratings are not close. Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. High acidity, M+ tannins. Aromas of black currant, cassis, no green pepper (probably because of the warm climate), jamminess. 88
    - 2019: High acidity. Still rich, but less than 2020. Aromas of cassis and green pepper. Too much oak at the moment, not sure it is going to integrate satisfactory. Nevertheless the best of the 3. 89+.
    - 2014: M+ acidity. Very close to 2019 in all respects. 89

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  • 2019 Peter Michael Au Paradis 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    This flight: Au Paradis 2020, 2019,2014
    All 3 vintages: extremely rich, high alcohol, full body - too much for me. Tannins on gums not tongue (BF). High ratings on WA. My ratings are not close. Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. High acidity, M+ tannins. Aromas of black currant, cassis, no green pepper (probably because of the warm climate), jamminess. 88
    - 2019: High acidity. Still rich, but less than 2020. Aromas of cassis and green pepper. Too much oak at the moment, not sure it is going to integrate satisfactory. Nevertheless the best of the 3. 89+.
    - 2014: M+ acidity. Very close to 2019 in all respects. 89

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  • 2014 Peter Michael Au Paradis 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    This flight: Au Paradis 2020, 2019,2014
    All 3 vintages: extremely rich, high alcohol, full body - too much for me. Tannins on gums not tongue (BF). High ratings on WA. My ratings are not close. Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. High acidity, M+ tannins. Aromas of black currant, cassis, no green pepper (probably because of the warm climate), jamminess. 88
    - 2019: High acidity. Still rich, but less than 2020. Aromas of cassis and green pepper. Too much oak at the moment, not sure it is going to integrate satisfactory. Nevertheless the best of the 3. 89+.
    - 2014: M+ acidity. Very close to 2019 in all respects. 89

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 2020 Peter Michael Les Pavots 85 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

    This flight: Les Pavots 2020, 2019, 2006
    Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. Medium acidity, full body, Too rich for me. 85
    - 2019: Deep ruby color. 87
    - 2006: Deep garnet color. First bottle: Oxidised, almost only farmyard and vinegar aromas left. New bottle, best of the 3. 89

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  • 2019 Peter Michael Les Pavots 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

    This flight: Les Pavots 2020, 2019,2006
    Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. Medium acidity, full body, Too rich for me. 85
    - 2019: Deep ruby color. 87
    - 2006: Deep garnet color. First bottle: Oxidised, almost only farmyard and vinegar aromas left. New bottle, best of the 3. 89

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  • 2006 Peter Michael Les Pavots 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

    This flight: Les Pavots 2020, 2019,2006
    Ratings based on performance right now:
    - 2020: Deep ruby color. Medium acidity, full body, Too rich for me. 85
    - 2019: Deep ruby color. 87
    - 2006: Deep garnet color. First bottle: Oxidised, almost only farmyard and vinegar aromas left. New bottle, best of the 3. 89

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