2008 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Cabernet Blend 3l Ex-cellar

Les pavots, french for the poppies, was named by lady michael after the wild california poppies that colour the landscape of the knights valley ranch. The vineyard is planted on the slopes of mount saint helena, delivering distinct aromas and flavours that characterise the proprietary blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, and petit verdot. Rocky, rhyolitic soils created through volcanic activity millennia ago, contribute a mineral richness and add to the wine’s complexity.. Notes from the estate. The 2008 les pavots reveals a deep, layered bouquet of black cherry, licorice, black currant, blueberry pie, and blackberry combined with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, black tea, subtle spicy notes of cloves and cinnamon and its distinctive garrigue’ touch. The complexity and intense character continue into the finish with a massive mouthfeel, lasting impressions on the palate and round, silky tannins.. Scored 95 points by robert m. Parker jr on february 28th 2011.

Les pavots, french for the poppies, was named by lady michael after the wild california poppies that colour the landscape of the knights valley ranch.