Peter Michael Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Au Paradis 2013

99 points James Suckling: "The complex aromas are amazing with hot stones, blackcurrants, meat, and iron. Turns to porcini and wet earth. Cassis leaf, too. Full-bodied, velvety, and savory with blueberries, iron, iodine and oyster shell. Classic texture. So fabulous to taste now but will age beautifully for decades to come. (1/15/16)"

98 points Robert Parker: "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis comes from one of their newer acquisitions, formerly known as the Showket Vineyard in the red soil hillsides overlooking the Oakville crossroads. This is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc. Production is less than 1,530 cases. The 2013 displays loads of roasted meats, licorice, graphite, dusty, loamy soil notes, creamy blackcurrants and blackberries, stunning richness, and a Pauilllac-like first-growth cedarwood and crème de cassis notes. The Cabernet Franc from this area grows right next to the famous Maya wine of Dalle Valle. This wine spent all of its time in 100% new Daranjou cooperage, which is not even noticeable in the aromatics or flavors. This full-bodied, modern-day classic should age brilliantly for 30-35 years. Drink: 2015-2050. (12/21/15)"

95 points Eduardo Dingler (Decanter): "The 2013 vintage was marked by a dry spring and mild temperatures, but an Indian summer provided ideal warmth. Aromas of dried hibiscus and crushed violets introduce this unapologetic wine. It has a big tannic structure with bold yet finessed blackberry notes. Great with grilled lamb chops with fresh mint. Drinking Window: 2019-2030. (3/25/19)"

Producer notes: "77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc. With a deep red ruby color, Au Paradis 2013 offers elegant notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, chocolate, licorice, cloves, cinnamon and an exotic touch of orange. In the mouth, the texture is velvety and loaded with black currant, cassis liqueur, game, blackberry, black olives, coconut, and plum, with an iron-like minerality and gunpowder notes. The finish is round, refined, complex and meaty with incredible length. This wine will continue to develop and age gracefully for three decades or more. Barrel aged 18 months in 100% French oakk. Alcohol 14.9%."