2022 Peter Michael 'Au Paradis' Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

• "Inviting aromas of blueberry, black cherry, juniper, thyme, violet and dark chocolate." ~96 WA
  
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About the Wine

"If one considers the total production of all the Peter Michael cuvées... and the diversity of their wines... Peter Michael Winery may be the best-run winery of its size for world-class quality." ~ Robert Parker.

Planted on Oakville's famed red dirt, Peter Michael's 'Au Paradis' Cabernet Sauvignon is exactly what its name promises: paradise. This Bordeaux-style Cabernet hails from 26 meticulously cultivated acres perched on gently sloping foothills, overlooking the valley floor and the majestic Mayacamas Mountains. A true masterpiece of Napa Valley, the 2021 vintage dazzles with silky tannins, lush red fruit, and a sense of place that can only be described as divine.

Sir Peter Michael didn’t just create a winery—he sculpted a legacy. From the foothills of Oakville to the heights of Mount St. Helena, his family's 100×100 vision ensures this paradise remains in their stewardship for a century. This is more than a vineyard; it’s a sanctuary of elegance, care, and unrelenting pursuit of excellence.

Nestled between 500 and 600 feet above sea level, this Oakville gem thrives on a perfect combination of slope, soil, and sunlight. The hillside vineyard basks in ideal conditions, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot to ripen to perfection. The result? A wine with depth, structure, and unmistakable elegance.

Today, Paul and Emily Michael carry forward the family’s tradition, joined by the next generation who have grown up with the land in their veins. This wine is a testament to their dedication—a rare gem produced with care, precision, and a touch of magic.

As with all Peter Michael wines, 'Au Paradis' is produced in limited quantities to maintain its pristine quality. This is not just a bottle; it’s an experience, a journey, a celebration of Napa Valley’s greatness.

Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

77% Cabernet Sauvignon 21% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot. The brilliant, dark ruby red 2021 ‘Au Paradis’ entices with a beguiling mix of dried rose petals, lilacs, violets, black currant, dark cherry, black plum, and raspberry. The silky entry leads to a burst of extremely fine-grained tannins and a broad, concentrated mid-palate melts into a harmonious, lengthy finish. The well-structured 2021 exhibits beautiful harmony, depth, and powerful elegance. This is a wine that promises to age gracefully for over twenty years.

Critic Review

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis contains 21% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot. It has singular, inviting aromas of blueberry, black cherry, juniper, thyme, violet and dark chocolate.  The full-bodied palate is just as expressive, offering power and concentration without sacrificing elegance. Its graphite and floral-laced flavors are structured by luxuriously powdery tannins and bright acidity, and it has a very long, layered finish. A total of 1,642 cases were made, and the wine will be released in September of 2025. ~96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Lush, almost sweet, silky and delicious, this elegant and collectible wine shows red and black cherries, mint chocolate and blackcurrants. Cherry creme and spearmint flavors expand on the palate, backed by soft, very fine-grained tannins. Quite indulgent, luxurious and sensuous with a lingering finish. Drink now or hold. ~97 James Suckling

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