Producer | Peter Michael |
Country | USA |
Region | California |
Subregion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 9768 |
Size | 750ml |
A rich and flavorful red with lots of blackberries, dark chocolate, iodine, orange peel, lemon zest, green tobacco and pine needles, Medium-bodied. Tannins are open and then turn fine and polished. Lovely length and consistency. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. Drink after 2028.
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 a knockout. This is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Peter Michael. - By Antonio Galloni on July 2024
The 2021 Au Paradis is deep garnet-purple in color. After a little swirling notes of warm cassis blackberry preserves and juicy blueberries jump from the glass followed by hints of cedar chest violets and cumin seed with wafts of anise and tar. The full-bodied palate slowly builds into a powerful crescendo of black fruit floral and earthy flavors supported by super-firm yet beautifully ripe tannins and well-knit freshness finishing long and layered. Very impressive! The blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. 1344 cases were made. Formerly known as Showket Vineyard before it was purchased and renamed by Peter Michael in 2009 Au Paradis Vineyard is composed of the red rocky volcanic soils common to parts of Pritchard Hill. This makes sense since it is in the Oakville foothills below Continuum and above Dalla Valle. Planted in 1984 and 2007 the varieties here are Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
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. 1344 cases were made and the Au Paradis will be released in July of 2024.
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 a knockout. This is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Peter Michael. - By Antonio Galloni on July 2024
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