2015 Sauvignon Blanc l'Apres Midi
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A beautifully expressive, giving wine, the 2015 Sauvignon Blanc L'Après-Midi presents lovely textural richness to play off the bright, varietal Sauvignon aromas and flavors. All the elements fall into place in a creamy, wonderfully inviting wine that captures the essence of the Peter Michael style at its best.
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12% Sémillon, 88% Sauvignon Blanc grown in the 64-acre (26-ha) Les Pavots vineyard at 800-900 ft (244-274 m) elevation. Wild yeast, no acid adjustment. 20% new oak and aged for eight months. Muted nose. Ripe and figgy. Quite a sweet start and with good acidity on the end. Big and very Californian rather than Sauvignon Blanc. (JR)
Two terrific whites that Peter Michael should get more recognition for are the Sauvignon Blanc L’Après-Midi and the equal-parts Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon called Coeur à Coeur. The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc L’Apres-Midi, which is 88% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Semillon is certainly one of California’s most exciting Sauvignons, with a texture of Chardonnay and exotic mango, honeysuckle, ripe melon and wet-rock scented fragrance, medium to full body, and striking precision and vibrancy. This is a terrific wine, as it has been in almost every vintage they have produced. Drink: now-2020.
About the producer
Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.