Peter Michael

Flickinger Wines has a fantastic in-stock selection of Peter Michael Wines. Peter Michael founded his eponymous winery in 1982 in Knights Valley with the singular vision to make terroir specific wines in the mold of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Since then, the Peter Michael Winery has become a California icon and is among the most well-regarded producers in California. What began with the Bordeaux blend Les Pavots and Clos de Ciel Chardonnay, has since grown to production of 15 wines, 14 of which are from single vineyard sources. Today's offer includes deep verticals on many of their most iconic wines, including a spectacular assortment of Les Pavots and Au Paradis. Take advantage of this offer and add some of these California legends to your collection today. Happy Hunting!

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Producer	Vint.	Wine	Price	Qty	Order
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Peter Michael Winery	2011	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L)	$375	2
	JS 94 (5/2014): A cabernet with clay, iron, meat, red soil and fresh fruit, as well as hints of fresh herbs. Full to medium body with fine tannins and a sweet-berry and spice character. So attractive now but will improve for many years to come. 76% cabernet sauvignon and 24% cabernet franc. This is the first vintage.   WA 92 (12/2013): Peter Michael’s newest offering, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc, the latter coming from the great red soils on the eastern hillsides that were first made famous by Dalla Valle’s Maya. The Au Paradis offers lots of black currant, cedar wood, unsmoked cigar tobacco and vanillin notes in a dense, full-bodied, impressive style, especially for a 2011. Sweet tannins auger well for drinking this cuvee now and over the next 15+ years.   VM 91 (5/2014): Inky ruby. Pungent, oak-spiced aromas of dried cherry, dark berries, licorice and mocha, with a subtle note of cracked pepper in the background. Penetrating bitter cherry and cassis flavors unfold slowly and pick up a richer plum jam character, with a spicy note adding lift. Closes smoky and long, with gentle, slow-building tannins and lingering spiciness.   WS 90 (10/2014): Deftly balanced, firm, dense and tightly focused on earth- and mineral- laced currant and dark berry flavors. Lightly oaky and well-built, this ends with touches of graphite and pencil lead. Drink now through 2021. 988 cases made.
	2011	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon	$165	6
	JS 94 (5/2014): A cabernet with clay, iron, meat, red soil and fresh fruit, as well as hints of fresh herbs. Full to medium body with fine tannins and a sweet-berry and spice character. So attractive now but will improve for many years to come. 76% cabernet sauvignon and 24% cabernet franc. This is the first vintage.   WA 92 (12/2013): Peter Michael’s newest offering, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc, the latter coming from the great red soils on the eastern hillsides that were first made famous by Dalla Valle’s Maya. The Au Paradis offers lots of black currant, cedar wood, unsmoked cigar tobacco and vanillin notes in a dense, full-bodied, impressive style, especially for a 2011. Sweet tannins auger well for drinking this cuvee now and over the next 15+ years.   VM 91 (5/2014): Inky ruby. Pungent, oak-spiced aromas of dried cherry, dark berries, licorice and mocha, with a subtle note of cracked pepper in the background. Penetrating bitter cherry and cassis flavors unfold slowly and pick up a richer plum jam character, with a spicy note adding lift. Closes smoky and long, with gentle, slow-building tannins and lingering spiciness.   WS 90 (10/2014): Deftly balanced, firm, dense and tightly focused on earth- and mineral- laced currant and dark berry flavors. Lightly oaky and well-built, this ends with touches of graphite and pencil lead. Drink now through 2021. 988 cases made.
	2011	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon	$165.99	12
	JS 94 (5/2014): A cabernet with clay, iron, meat, red soil and fresh fruit, as well as hints of fresh herbs. Full to medium body with fine tannins and a sweet-berry and spice character. So attractive now but will improve for many years to come. 76% cabernet sauvignon and 24% cabernet franc. This is the first vintage.   WA 92 (12/2013): Peter Michael’s newest offering, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc, the latter coming from the great red soils on the eastern hillsides that were first made famous by Dalla Valle’s Maya. The Au Paradis offers lots of black currant, cedar wood, unsmoked cigar tobacco and vanillin notes in a dense, full-bodied, impressive style, especially for a 2011. Sweet tannins auger well for drinking this cuvee now and over the next 15+ years.   VM 91 (5/2014): Inky ruby. Pungent, oak-spiced aromas of dried cherry, dark berries, licorice and mocha, with a subtle note of cracked pepper in the background. Penetrating bitter cherry and cassis flavors unfold slowly and pick up a richer plum jam character, with a spicy note adding lift. Closes smoky and long, with gentle, slow-building tannins and lingering spiciness.   WS 90 (10/2014): Deftly balanced, firm, dense and tightly focused on earth- and mineral- laced currant and dark berry flavors. Lightly oaky and well-built, this ends with touches of graphite and pencil lead. Drink now through 2021. 988 cases made.
	2015	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L)	$449	1
	WA 94+ (10/2017): Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed blackcurrants, blackberries and mulberries with hints of menthol, violets, bay leaves and cloves, plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is energetic and yet tautly structured with firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone framing the muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. Give it 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 25+. 1,620 cases were made.
	2011	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend	$75	6
	JS 91 (10/2012): This is soft and silky now with currants, dark chocolate, coffee and macadamia nuts. Black truffle too. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Wonderful drinkability.
	2013	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend	$99	6
	WA 90 (12/2015): The 2013 L'Esprit des Pavots, a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot. Soft, round and juicy, with licorice, roasted herbs, underbrush, blackberry and cassis, this is a yummy, sexy and seductive style of wine to drink over the next 10-15 years.
	2010	Le Caprice Pinot Noir	$355	2
	WA 98 (12/2013): A spectacular effort, the 2010 Pinot Noir La Caprice is one of the most complex Pinots I have ever smelled. Resembling a great grand cru from the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, it offers up aromas of rose petals, wild strawberries, black raspberries, forest floor and Chinese black tea. This full-bodied, rich Pinot has an undeniable Cote de Nuits personality as well as an amazing finish. Production of this profound Pinot was 730 cases. It should drink well for 10+ years.   WS 95 (8/2012): Ripe and generous, with plush, rich blackberry and wild berry fruit that's pure and focused, gaining depth and nuance and ending with a long, persistent finish, where this picks up a touch of smoky oak. Drink now through 2022. 730 cases made.   VM 91 (5/2012): Bright ruby-red. Fresh raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by star anise, cinnamon and rose oil. Fleshy and smooth on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering tangy red fruit flavors and a hint of bitter chocolate. Shows a suave floral quality on the finish, which clings with impressive tenacity.
	2005	Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir Very Lightly Torn Label	$109	1
	VM 92 (6/2007): Dark red. Sexy raspberry and blackberry aromas, with gentle spice notes adding complexity. Lush and sweet, with pure red and dark berry flavors unsullied by herb, earth or animal. Fresh and juicy on the finish, with a subtle hint of smoked meat rising on the back. This is very elegant and balanced for cellaring.   WA 91 (12/2007): The 2005 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge has a dark ruby/purple color, with tart acidity holding back the wine’s forceful black cherry and raspberry notes intermixed with licorice, spring flowers, and forest floor. The wine is tightly knit and will benefit from several years of bottle age; it will last at least a decade or more.   WS 88 (9/2007): Offers a mix of mineral, herb and dried currant flavors that are firm and well-structured, clamping down a bit on the finish. Yet this is still alluring for its complexity. Drink now through 2011. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made.
	2014	Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir	$119	1
	WS 93 (9/2016): A graceful, refined style that captures suppleness and finesse. Charming, delivering elegant plum and wild berry flavors. Most impressive for the subtle structure and delivery. Drink now through 2022. 526 cases made.   WA 90 (10/2016): From the purchased fruit, the 2014 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge Pisoni Vineyard displays a decent plum color, plenty of straightforward black cherry fruit, spice, forest floor and loamy soil undertones. It is a delicious, excellent Pinot Noir, but pales in comparison to the estate offerings in 2014.   VM 88 (8/2016): The 2014 Pinot Noir Moulin Rouge, from Pisoni in the Santa Lucia Highlands, is a holdover from the days before Peter Michael’s estate vineyards came online. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and chocolate are all pushed forward. Drink this overt, fruit-driven Pinot Noir over the next few years. Antonio Galloni.
	2009	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend (1.5 L)	$375	2
	WA 96 (2/2012): The 2009 Les Pavots is absolutely fabulous. Mocha, espresso, spices, plums and blackberries are just some of the many notes that jump from the glass in this seamless, striking wine. The 2009 boasts exceptional textural finesse and tremendous class. In 2009 Les Pavots includes 22% Cabernet Franc, one of the highest percentages ever. It all works beautifully. The 2009 is firing on all cylinders. All of the vineyards in Les Pavots are now over 20 years old. In 2009 the blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2024.   WS 95 (10/2012): Offers a strikingly complex mix of flavors that are refined and graceful. Pure, rich and supple given its level of intensity and concentration, with a beautiful core of ripe wild berry, pomegranate, spice, mineral, cedar and graphite. Holding back ever so slightly. Another classic Les Pavots. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2030. 3,500 cases made.   VM 94 (5/2012): (a blend of 66% cabernet sauvignon, 22% cabernet franc, 10% merlot and 2% petit verdot): Opaque ruby. Pungent, assertive aromas of dried cherry, cassis, pipe tobacco, vanilla and woodsmoke, with a sexy floral accent emerging with air. Juicy and sharply focused, offering bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors brightened by a spicy element. Fine-grained tannins add shape and gentle grip to the very long, appealingly sweet finish. There are 3,500 cases of this wine to go around from the 2009 vintage.
	2014	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend (3.0 L) Autographed Bottle	$800	1
	JS 98 (5/2017): Incredible aromas of pine tree, mineral, cigar box and tobacco leaf but then it turns to currants and black truffle. Forest fruit and forest floor. Soya. Full body, round and decadent with a combination of ripe fruit and earth, spice and long finish. The uniqueness of Pavot is streaming here. Drink or hold   WA 95 (10/2016): The 2014 Proprietary Red Les Pavots (3,570 cases) is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot aged in mostly Taransaud barrels with a small helping of Darnajou thrown in. This wine is fabulous in the vintage, although certainly less profoundly concentrated and extracted, as well as structured, compared to the 2013, which was off-the-charts fabulous. This is a brilliant wine, charming, with front-end loaded plum, blackcurrant and black raspberry fruit interwoven with graphite, tar and truffle notes. The wine has sumptuous texture, sweet, velvety tannin, and a long, full-bodied finish. It should drink well for at least two decades.   WS 93 (11/2017): Well-centered on rich, dark berry fruit that is firm and direct, with subtle flavors filling in the gaps and ending with tannins that give the flavors traction and structure. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2034. 3,570 cases made.
	2015	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend (3.0 L) Autographed Bottle	$850	1
	JD 98+ (6/2018): The 2015 Les Pavots checks in as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and the balance Petit Verdot. It offers a huge nose of blackcurrants, blackberry, scorched earth, graphite, and cedarwood. Deep, rich, supple, and sexy, with a seamless, incredibly elegant texture, it builds with time in the glass and is a monumental Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Sonoma.   WA 95 (10/2017): Blended of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Les Pavots Proprietary Red Wine is scented of crème de cassis, blueberries and baking spices with hints of chocolate box, black earth and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate simply sings with black fruit preserves and spicy layers, supported by chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long. 2,870 cases were made.
	2016	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend (3.0 L)	$900	1
	JD 98+ (6/2019): A solid step up, the 2016 Les Pavots comes from vines planted in 1989 and is a mix of two separate sites in Knights Valley. This straight-up phenomenal Cabernet offers a powerful nose of ripe black fruits, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and spring flowers, and it has a Margaux-like complexity and elegance. Full-bodied on the palate, it has a multi-dimensional, seamless texture, building tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s a baby of a wine that needs 4-5 years of bottle age, but it will probably merit a triple-digit score in 7-8 years and keep for three decades.
	2012	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon	$225		Sold Out
	2013	Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L)	$475		Sold Out
	2009	Clos Du Ciel Pinot Noir	$170		Sold Out
	2007	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend (1.5 L)	$180		Sold Out
	2009	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend	$98		Sold Out
	2010	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend	$95		Sold Out
	2012	LEsprit des Pavots Proprietary Blend	$89		Sold Out
	2007	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend	$190		Sold Out
	2008	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend	$165		Sold Out
	2012	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend (1.5 L)	$550		Sold Out
	2012	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend	$190		Sold Out
	2009	Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir	$135		Sold Out