Pavie - 2003 (750ml) Russian River Valley textured mouthfeel

textured mouthfeel

Medium-bodied and distinctively refreshing

This flamboyant wine tastes lighter than I would have expected for a 1997

leaving the tongue aquiver

Pavie - 2003 (750ml) Russian River Valley textured mouthfeelThis 92 acre vineyard, which enjoys an impeccable southern orientation, is composed of limestone on the upper slopes, clay and limestone in the middle, and sand and clay at the base. Proprietor Gerard Perse, who has done a brilliant job since acquiring the estate in 1998, continues to push the envelope of quality to higher and higher heights. Planted with 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes receive kid glove