Peter Michael 'L'Apres-Midi' Sauvignon Blanc, Knights Valley, Sonoma Co., CA 2023
Regular price
$92.00
This stunning Sauvignon Blanc from Peter Michael Winery showcases the cool-climate expression of the Knights Valley. Known for its complexity and elegance, the 2022 LAprès-Midi offers an array of floral and fruit-driven aromas, supported by a balanced structure.
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Winemaker: Peter Michael Winery's winemaking team, led by Director of Winemaking Robert Fiore
- Farming: Sustainable vineyard practices
- Variety: Predominantly Sauvignon Blanc, with a touch of Sémillon
- Terroir: Steep slopes in Knights Valley, benefiting from cool mornings and warm days, creating excellent ripeness and acidity
- Vinification: Whole-cluster pressed, naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts, aged partially in French oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Aromas of lemon and orange blossom, jasmine, pear, and peach, with underlying notes of baking spices and lemon curd. The palate is lively with a well-integrated acidity, displaying flavors of apricot, passion fruit, and vanilla cream, leading to a long, refreshing finish with hints of mango and citrus. This wine is perfect for enjoying now but will also develop additional complexity with a few years of cellaring. Let me know if youd like more details or another wine description!
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Scores:
- Wine-Searcher Aggregate: 93 points
Peter Michael 'L'Apres-Midi' Sauvignon Blanc, Knights Valley, Sonoma Co., CA 2023
Regular price
$92.00
This stunning Sauvignon Blanc from Peter Michael Winery showcases the cool-climate expression of the Knights Valley. Known for its complexity and elegance, the 2022 LAprès-Midi offers an array of floral and fruit-driven aromas, supported by a balanced structure.
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Winemaker: Peter Michael Winery's winemaking team, led by Director of Winemaking Robert Fiore
- Farming: Sustainable vineyard practices
- Variety: Predominantly Sauvignon Blanc, with a touch of Sémillon
- Terroir: Steep slopes in Knights Valley, benefiting from cool mornings and warm days, creating excellent ripeness and acidity
- Vinification: Whole-cluster pressed, naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts, aged partially in French oak barrels
- Tasting Note: Aromas of lemon and orange blossom, jasmine, pear, and peach, with underlying notes of baking spices and lemon curd. The palate is lively with a well-integrated acidity, displaying flavors of apricot, passion fruit, and vanilla cream, leading to a long, refreshing finish with hints of mango and citrus. This wine is perfect for enjoying now but will also develop additional complexity with a few years of cellaring. Let me know if youd like more details or another wine description!
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Scores:
- Wine-Searcher Aggregate: 93 points