Peter Michael Winery & Vineyards

Owner(s)	Peter Michael
Web site	www.petermichaelwinery.com

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Peter Michael produces otwo Pinot Noirs, Le Moulin Rouge ("the red mill" in French), sourced from the Pisoni Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Le Caprice, from an estate owned vineyard in the Russian River Valley Although best known for the superb Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs and Cabernet Savignons they have crafted since 1982, the Pinot Noir is a consistent performer. Sadly, it is only available through a mailing list and currently only long-standing members of that list can purchase the wine. It is worth pursuing on the secondary market, albeit quite expensive.

The winemaker is Nicolas Morlet, who took over for his brother Luc in 2005. Previous notable winemakers have included Mark Aubert and Helen Turley.

The winery is not open to the public.

Articles About Peter Michael Winery & Vineyards

Pinot Briefs (8.42 8/11/2011)
Pinot Briefs (8.32 3/1/2011)
Pisoni Vineyard: Pinot Noir from Heaven (8.2 10/3/2009)

Reviewed Wines

2005 Peter Michael Winery ‘Le Moulin Rouge’ Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $130 (secondary market). · Very attractive nuanced nose with scents of black cherries, red plums, wild sage, exotic spices and woods. A stunning wine of incredibly flavor intensity yet smooth and caressing. A perfect example of “iron fist in a velvet glove.” Dark cherry, berry, plum flavors with a hint of citrus and refreshing acidity on the persistent finish. A complete wine with great purity of fruit. The most expensive of the Pisoni Vineyard bottlings, the hardest to get your hands on due to its tight allocation, but worth a search and every penny. One of the greatest California Pinot Noirs I have drank in 2009. Reviewed October 3, 2009 ARTICLE »