he 2001 L'Après-Midi is solely sourced from our own estate vineyard on the slopes of Mount St. Helena. Grapes were handpicked and hand-sorted, whole cluster pressed and then barrel fermented in French oak with 100% indigenous yeasts. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc was “sur lie” aged in the barrel for nine months.

The minerality and delicacy of this Sauvignon Blanc reflects this vineyard's terrior, particularly its white, rocky, volcanic soils. This wine also shows the power and richness of the 2001 vintage. Aromas of lime peel and citrus oil with a trace of dry apricot, peony, gooseberry and white truffle. Good body and minerality with a high natural acidity and a long finish.

Ready to drink now. Can be cellared two to three years.
  • Harvest: August 26-30, 2001
  • Fermented with 100% native yeasts
  • 100% barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc
  • Barrel aged sur lies for 9 months with weekly bātonnage
  • Alcohol 14.1%
  • Production: 750 cases 750 ml bottles, 50 cases magnums
  • Release date: September 1, 2002

PETER MICHAEL WINERY • 12400 IDA CLAYTON ROAD • KNIGHTS VALLEY, CALISTOGA, CA 94515

(800) 354-4459 • fax (707) 942-0209

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