Pavie - 2003 (750ml) Russian River Valley This flamboyant wine tastes lighter

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

Enjoyable now but with at least 8-10 years of cellaring potential

(Diva Beaune

it’s long finish lasts over 40 seconds

Pavie - 2003 (750ml) Russian River Valley This flamboyant wine tastes lighterThis 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