Peter Michael Winery - Le Caprice Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml)
Price: $164.99
| Producer | Peter Michael Winery |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma County |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 7930 |
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A brilliant mélange of red rose petals, black and red cherry, dried orange peel, candied plum, and blackberry soar from the glass of the 2023 'Le Caprice', embodying the terroir from the steepest vineyard blocks of our Seaview Estate. The lifted nose is framed by hints of baking spices and wild strawberries. The round, supple entry leads to a focused, juicy mid-palate with a long, smooth finish. The 2023 vintage is a seamless, classy, and harmonious expression of 'Le Caprice'.
Peter Michael Winery Description
The Seaview Estate experienced an exceptionally wet winter with well above average rainfall and cooler-than-average temperatures into March which delayed budbreak by nearly a month. The weather during flowering was uneven and cool, giving rise to less fruit setting—slightly better than in 2022 but still only about 60% of a normal crop. Overall, the growing season was cooler than usual which continued through harvest. Harvest began a full month later than 2022 with the final blocks coming in on October 26th. The wines maintained a vibrant acidity with several blocks producing lower than average alcohol levels.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
I tasted the 2023 Pinot Noir Le Caprice as a sample just before it was bottled. It has slowly unfolding aromas of cranberry, red cherry, tea leaves and mint, becoming more floral as it airs in the glass. The palate is layered and concentrated with woodsy, earthy flavors evocative of a forest. It’s structured by silky tannins and vibrant acidity and boasts a flourish of spicy accents on the long finish.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2023 Pinot Noir Le Caprice is a potent, young wine. A blast of dark cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, French oak and espresso stains the palate.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Shows a fresh edge, with a mix of cherry, pomegranate and blood orange compote notes laced with red tea and a flash of sandalwood. There’s a pretty rose water echo on the polished finish.
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