2021 Peter Michael "Le Moulin Rouge" Pinot Noir [WA97][D96][V95]

Producer: Peter Michael Winery Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California Varietal: Pinot Noir  Year: 2021   Wine Advocate, 97 Points  "The 2021 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge Pisoni Vineyard is loaded with gregarious layers of red and black cherries and plums and accents of pipe tobacco, lavender, fennel, bergamot and underbrush, revealing new aromatic nuances with each return to the glass. The medium-bodied palate boasts an equally compelling, concentrated core of perfumed fruit. It has a finely chalky texture, energetic yet seamless acidity and a very long finish that is loaded with flavor yet completely weightless in feel. I love this combination of power and perfume! 464 cases were made."  Decanter, 96 Points  "A nearly opaque red, the 2021 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands is a bit more introspective in its aromas of kirsch, black pepper, and dark earth. Full-bodied, the palate is more expressive and explosive, with pure ripe black raspberry fruit, fine tannin