Peter Michael Winery

2017
L’Après-Midi
Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Value: $124

Generously donated by the Parents of Sienne Goetz.

VINTAGE NOTES
The 2017 growing season began with abundant rainfall, ending California’s long drought. Spring weather was cool but dry, resulting in an extended blooming period and some shatter. Vines were vigorous thanks to the winter rains and aggressive canopy management and fruit thinning brought the crop into optimal balance. Warmer than normal conditions after veraison accelerated ripening leading to an early start of harvest. A return of cooler conditions allowed our Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon to gradually reach perfect ripeness. Picking was completed on the last day of September with a moderately sized harvest, resulting in elegant vintage of L’Après-Midi with a distinctive exotic edge.

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES
The 2017 L’Après-Midi is a superb expression of our estate terroir. Intense and exotic on the nose, the bouquet exhibits spring flowers, honeysuckle, iris, pink roses, citrus, and passion fruit completed by acacia honey. The mouthfeel is balanced, rich and elegant with zesty flavors reminiscent of the aromas with addition of bergamot, greengage, pastry elements, and subtle notes of toasted almonds. Present now, the signature minerality will become more pronounced with age. The finish is layered, gourmand, and extremely long and elegant. Although the wine is already accessible, it will age gracefully for a decade.