Peter Michael, Les Pavots Vintage:2008 Mineral reduction and lime hints

Mineral reduction and lime hints add breadth to the lilac

framed by firm

the medium-bodied and concentrated flavors are even more powerful than those of the Bougros and Valmur

There are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Altas Gran Reserva 904

A point of acidity adds levity and length

Peter Michael, Les Pavots Vintage:2008 Mineral reduction and lime hintsLocated in Knights Valley, Sonoma, the Les Pavots vineyard is located in the oldest of the estate owned sites, planted in 1989. It is situated at 1,000 1,400 feet and is quite steep in areas. Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Les Pavots is medium to deep garnet purple in color. It needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock the intense scents of blackcurrant preserves, ripe black plums and