he 2002 L’Après-Midi is solely sourced from our own estate vineyard on the slopes of Mount St. Helena. The 2002 season was characterized by very sunny and hot days during summer as well as a hot fall with little morning fog. The cool high elevation favorably influenced the vineyard climate, enhancing grape quality and flavors. 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.

Our tastings reveal an exceptional vintage.

The minerality and delicacy of this Sauvignon Blanc reflects this vineyard’s Terroir, particularly its white, rocky volcanic soils (called ‘Tuff’). Aromas of lime peel, citrus oil, sweet pear juice and notes of pineapple, gooseberry and white truffle. Good body and minerality with a high natural acidity to allow further ageing. Will be enjoyable now through the next 3 years.

• Harvest: September 6-24, 2002
• Fermented with 100% native yeasts
• 100% barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc in French oak, selected from small artisan coopers
• Barrel aged sur lies for 9 months with gentle bâtonnage
• Bottled: May 29, 2003
• Alcohol 14.2%
• Production: 1992 cases of 750 ml bottles, 49 cases of magnums
• Release date: August 1, 2003

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

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