2000 Peter Michael Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge
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Peter Michael brings in fruit from the well-known Santa Lucia Highlands' Pisoni Vineyard for his Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge. I was knocked out by the deep ruby-colored 2000. It reveals a La Tache-like perfume of sweet forest floor, game, black cherries, strawberries, earth, and herbs in addition to a velvety texture, medium to full body, and 14.5% alcohol that is impeccably concealed by the wine's glycerin and richness. Low acidity suggests consumption over the next decade is warranted. Tel. (707) 942-4459; Fax (707) 942-0209
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Robert Parker
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Bright saturated ruby-red. Pungently aromatic nose of raspberry, red cherry, rose petal and white pepper. Juicy and dry, but with terrific flavor intensity; wild strawberry and raspberry fruit call to mind a wine from the southern Cote de Nuits. Conveys a strong impression of soil character. Finishes with substantial but fine and nicely integrated tannins and excellent persistence. Impressively dense and fine.
About the producer
Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.