fresh and restrained nose offers good if not special complexity on the mostly red berry fruit-suffused nose

not too expressive at this point in time

13% merlot

This understated effort is very promising and a wine that should age effortlessly

spice-accented red and dark berry and cola flavors and an undercurrent of smoky minerality

Peter Michael, L'Esprit des Pavots other_regions_australia fresh and restrained nose offersA gorgeous second wine, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon L'Esprit des Pavots is succulent, racy and inviting. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather flesh out in this super expressive, pliant red wine from Peter Michael. Floral overtones add lift through to the finish. I would prefer to drink the 2015 over the near and medium term, as it is already quite expressive and delicious. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc,