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Peter Michael Winery Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots, which is their proprietary red wine blend from Knights Valley, is a killer effort, and one of their all-time greats, ranking right up there with the 2007 or 1997... The wine displays plenty of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, creosote and charcoal in an incredibly complex fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, it shows, loads of tannin, a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco and plenty of black and blue fruits... certainly has 30-40 years of life in it. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Jay Kline 
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Les Pavots” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild brambles, Korean bulgogi, some purple flowers, tobacco, cedar box, some VA, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. To my palate, a lot more interesting than the “Au Paradis” from the same vintage. There’s just a lot more going on. Drink now with patience and through 2040.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2013 “Les Pavots” pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild brambles, Korean bulgogi, some purple flowers, tobacco, cedar box, some VA, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. To my palate, a lot more interesting than the “Au Paradis” from the same vintage. There’s just a lot more going on. Drink now with patience and through 2040.
9.3
Mike R
Great wine but we were on our ninth bottle so I am rediscovering today but it was amazing from I remember
Great wine but we were on our ninth bottle so I am rediscovering today but it was amazing from I remember
9.4Mike Mayer
A very nice Cabernet centric blend. Not much on the nose but it tastes beautifully with great flavors of dark fruit, oak and some spice. A very good Bordeaux blend in my opinion.
A very nice Cabernet centric blend. Not much on the nose but it tastes beautifully with great flavors of dark fruit, oak and some spice. A very good Bordeaux blend in my opinion.
9.1
Kevin Dale
Reminds me of Bordeaux more than Napa. Very rich in flavors.
Reminds me of Bordeaux more than Napa. Very rich in flavors.
9.2
Brad Jensen
Silky yet tannic and beautiful. Still young, give it another 5 years and it’ll be a symphony. Drank with brisket at Christmas dinner!
Silky yet tannic and beautiful. Still young, give it another 5 years and it’ll be a symphony. Drank with brisket at Christmas dinner!
9.3
Joe Flo
Hitting on all cylinders.
Hitting on all cylinders.
9.5
Andy Hall
Always a fan of Les Pavots, but this is a magical vintage. It has a long bottle life ahead of it. Great structure and balance now and will get even better as it ages!
Always a fan of Les Pavots, but this is a magical vintage. It has a long bottle life ahead of it. Great structure and balance now and will get even better as it ages!
9.8Michael Coscetta
Absolutely delicious. Every sip tasted a little different
Absolutely delicious. Every sip tasted a little different
9.5Mike Mayer
A fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Knights Valley. Deep garnet color. Lots of dark fruit, licorice, cedar and smoke on the nose. Blackberries, licorice, dark plums, and espresso tastes on the palate. Nicely integrated with super sleek tannins and balanced acidity. A long intense finish. An excellent wine.
A fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Knights Valley. Deep garnet color. Lots of dark fruit, licorice, cedar and smoke on the nose. Blackberries, licorice, dark plums, and espresso tastes on the palate. Nicely integrated with super sleek tannins and balanced acidity. A long intense finish. An excellent wine.
9.5
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2013 vintage. Needs time but great lean mouthfeel and baking chocolate tannic finish
2013 vintage. Needs time but great lean mouthfeel and baking chocolate tannic finish
9.1
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