Pavillon Rouge

Pavillon RougeThe 2012 Pavillon Rouge is soft, supple and open knit, with plenty of dark red cherry, cherry pit, tobacco and brambly flavors. Initially a bit brooding, the 2012 becomes more finessed with time in the glass. Sweet floral and minty notes add freshness on the finish. The tannins are silky and polished throughout. Drink this supple, forward Pavillon Rouge over the next decade or so. Antonio Galloni

This was the first of the single-vineyard wines from Brovia released this year that I tasted in a flight meant to increase in intensity

leather and herbal tea

the wine holds its own as one of the most beautiful in the entire appellation and one of the best in the somewhat lackluster vintage

with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors

displaying resonating berry character and smooth

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard gives up notes of warm blackcurrants

Refreshing on the palate

The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth

wild strawberry and clove scents

this offers good potential for drinking over the next decade – but no further