Peter Michael, L'Aprés Midi, Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Les Pavots Vineyard, Knights Valley, Napa, CA

This Sauvignon blanc is elegant, zesty, layered, and refined with notes of citrus, baking spice, fresh stone fruit, and a plush texture.

COUNTRY: United State of America (USA)

STATE: CA

APPELLATION (AVA): Knights Valley

REGION: North Coast

SUBREGION: Eastern Sonoma County

VINEYARDS: Knights Valley Estate

VINTAGE: 2022

GRAPES: 90% Sauvignon Blanc (70% Preston Clone, 30% Musqué Clone), 10% Sémillon

SOIL: Volcanic-origin rhyolite

PRACTICE:  Non-interventionist, hand-farmed, organic, sustainable, biodynamic

VINIFICATION: Hand-picked and sorted, no malolactic, 100% naturally fermented using native yeasts, 100% barrel fermented in French oak, barrel-aged sur lies for 8 months, biweekly bâttonage, bottled unfined.

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Light gold

BODY: Medium to full bodied

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Lemon, orange blossoms, jasmine, pear, peach, baking spice, lemon curd, 

FLAVOR: Apricot, passion fruit, vanilla cream, bright, expressive, juicy, well-integrated acidity, plush 

FORMAT: 750ml

ALCOHOL: 14.9%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Food pairings may include sushi, dense fish such as yellowtail, trout, haddock, Korean-style BBQ lettuce wraps, saffron risotto with scallops, or Thai curry.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Peter Michael Winery

“In 1982, after six years of searching for land to serve as both vineyard and family retreat, Sir Peter Michael and Lady Michael purchased 630 acres of volcanic ridges on the western face of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley. Following Sir Peters "100 by 100" vision 100% family ownership for at least 100 years and drawing inspiration from the great wineries of Burgundy and Bordeaux, the family hired like-minded viticulturists and winemakers to help them create terroir-driven wines that would stand the test of time.”

ABOUT THE VINEYARDS: Les Pavots

“Les Pavots Vineyard, translated from French: the poppies, was planted in the 90s at an elevation between 900-1400 feet. The vineyard has rocky, perfectly drained soil with an ideal south-facing exposure and just enough heat to allow for perfect ripeness.” (petermichaelwinery.com)