- Practicing Organic
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot
- Au Paradis Vineyard (Oakville AVA)
- Planted in 1984 and 2007
- 40% rocky red Boomer loam of volcanic origin, 40% clay; 10% silt; and 10% sand soils
- South and southwest exposure
- 500 to 600 ft. elevation
- Hand-harvested
- Aged 18 months in 100% French oak barrels from select artisan coopers
- Bottled unfiltered
- 15.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Napa
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PMW-42-21 | 12/750ml |
| Magnum | US-PMW-42-21M | 6/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2024-07-30
"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."
Vinous
Score
98
Date
2024-07-15
"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."
Wine Advocate
Score
98+
Date
2024-02-29
"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."