2017 Peter Michael "Clos du Ciel" Pinot Noir

The 2017 Clos du Ciel is exceptional, offering elegance, complexity and richness coupled with long-term ageability.  It presents a red-ruby hue tinged subtly with purple. The nose is filled with aromas of raspberry liqueur, black cherry, strawberry, graphite, blackberry, and leather. Balanced and rich in the mouth, the notes of red forest fruits, cloves, vanilla and violet are stunning. Earthy and gamy components complete the intense mouth feel. The texture is sensual, silky and stylish with impressive length. The 2017 vintage is approachable now and will continue to develop for two decades or more.