2020 | Peter Michael 'L'Esprit des Pavots' Estate Red | Knights Valley Russi Langhe star anise and spice on

star anise and spice on the nose

between 900 and 1

melding together as a perfect match of fruit

It is then the turn of the Chardonnay to reveal its palette of buttery brioche and toast notes

flinty nose this very energetic dry riesling has

2020 | Peter Michael 'L'Esprit des Pavots' Estate Red | Knights Valley Russi Langhe star anise and spice onInky red with a purple tinge, the 2020 L'Esprit Des Pavots is brooding with spice, black cherry preserve, forest earth, and black licorice. Its full bodied, rounded, and gushing with boysenberry, with a balance of sweet fruit and savory Sonoma character in its notes of tea leaf, wildflowers, and lightly toasted spices. Long on the palate, with ripe tannins and a good finish, its attractive now and will drink well over the next 10 years. 94 Pts Jeb