Peter Michael L’Apres-Midi 2007

Peter Michael Winery, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 The oak comes through in a big way – overtop of the fruit. In the mouth this wine is quite rich, tropical and oaky with a glistening viscosity and great length. Besides the Sauvignon there is 9% Semillon in the mix. The grapes for this wine were grown at elevations of 1,000 to 1,200 feet. The wine was fermented in French oak, aged sur lie for 9 months and treated to weekly battonage. Estate Bottled in Calistoga 14.9% $57.99 at Bottle Barn Peter Michael Winery


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Ray Johnson teaches and writes about wine and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County.
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