Peter Michael, Les Pavots Vintage:2008 the Monvigliero moves into shades

the Monvigliero moves into shades of more blue-toned fruit

30 ha parcel of 55+ year old vines)

A point of acidity adds levity and length

hints of star anis

Peter Michael, Les Pavots Vintage:2008 the Monvigliero moves into shadesLocated 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