Peter Michael Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis Oakville 2019 1500ml

Au Paradis is the Napa Valley counterpart to Peter Michael's famed Knights Valley wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon from the family's Oakville vineyard. The 2019 blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot from a balanced, even growing season. James Suckling awarded 99 points and called it "Stunning really," describing spice, ink, blackberry and currant aromas, a full-bodied yet tight and fresh palate with firm, velvety tannins, and a long, cool finish of blue fruit. Decanter also praised its richness and intensity. In this magnum format the wine will evolve slowly; begin opening bottles now and expect it to drink beautifully into the early 2040s.