Peter Michael - Au Paradis 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Peter Michael
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Napa Valley, Oakville
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2021
Sku	106753
Size	750ml

Peter Michael Description

The brilliant, dark ruby red 2021 'Au Paradis' entices with a beguiling mix of dried rose petals, lilacs, violets, black currant, dark cherry, black plum, and raspberry. The silky entry leads to a burst of extremely fine-grained tannins and a broad, concentrated mid-palate melts into a harmonious, lengthy finish. The well-structured 2021 exhibits beautiful harmony, depth, and powerful elegance. This is a wine that promises to age gracefully for over twenty years.

Wine Advocate

wa98+

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis is blended with 9% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot, and its aromas unfold over several minutes in the glass. Blueberry liqueur and a well of cassis give way to bresaola, grilled meats, bitter chocolate, leather, thyme and sage before a singular crescendo of pure violet perfume. The palate offers a seamless structure defined by smooth, velvety tannins and freshness that highlights its floral top notes; highly concentrated, detailed fruit; herbal, savory and mineral flavors; and fantastic length. Its ripeness is expertly restrained, and this world-class Cabernet, poised for a slow arc of maturation, is a great candidate for the cellar. 1,344 cases were made, and the Au Paradis will be released in July of 2024.

Erin Brooks, February 29, 2024

Vinous

v98

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis is sublime. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of dark red/purplish fruit in a Cabernet that captures the magic-all the essence-of this plateau in the eastern hillsides of Oakville. Cabernet Sauvignon (88%) is quite high in the blend this year, but what impresses most is the wine's dazzling balance and pedigree. What knockout. This is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Peter Michael.

Antonio Galloni, July 2024

Wine Spectator

ws93

An overtly lush, flattering style, with creamed plum and blackberry fruit flavors wrapped in notes of mocha and Christmas pudding. Alder and tobacco accents chime in on the finish, which shows more toast than purity. Drink now through 2036. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,344 cases made.