The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis is sublime. Soaring aromatics meld into a core of dark red/purplish fruit in a Cabernet that captures the magic-all the essence-of this plateau in the eastern hillsides of Oakville. Cabernet Sauvignon (88%) is quite high in the blend this year, but what impresses most is the wine's dazzling balance and pedigree. What knockout. This is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Peter Michael.

An overtly lush, flattering style, with creamed plum and blackberry fruit flavors wrapped in notes of mocha and Christmas pudding. Alder and tobacco accents chime in on the finish, which shows more toast than purity. Drink now through 2036. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,344 cases made.