Red wine

Peter Michael, Au Paradis 2018

This has definition, tension and a lift through the finish. Rich and deep in texture, with carefully placed black and blueberry fruits, liquorice, mint, slate and tobacco, with a savoury spice finish. A ton of pleasure to be had here, with nuance and complexity – although I would suggest looking to Les Pavots to really capture the Peter Michael style. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Score

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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), Merlot (13%), Cabernet Franc (11%)

Alcohol

14.8%

Bottle size

750ml

Drink dates

2023 - 2038

Origin

Country

USA

Region

California

Tasting Information

Blind

No

Tasted by

Jane Anson

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La Place de Bordeaux September releases – New World icons

Every autumn, La Place de Bordeaux releases an ever-increasing number of top-end wines from other regions around the world. As the wines hit merchants' shelves around the globe, Jane Anson reviews this year's line up from the Americas