Peter Michael Winery
'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pretty simple and was good with salmon and crabs. A lot of tropical fruit without much acid - shows pineapple, apricot, caramel and some vanilla. Drink up if have, won’t get better.
Pretty simple and was good with salmon and crabs. A lot of tropical fruit without much acid - shows pineapple, apricot, caramel and some vanilla. Drink up if have, won’t get better.
May 13th, 2018
Forgot to post these from the other day. Mark, Dan and I were able to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the wine storage facility, and some unique stuff was opened, as always!
Don’t think I’ve ever had this PM Chardonnay. Great nose of salted popcorn kernel and the finish had a mineral & stone driven note. Hint of caramel too. Probably in its best drinking window. Thanks Dan.
Forgot to post these from the other day. Mark, Dan and I were able to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the wine storage facility, and some unique stuff was opened, as always!
Don’t think I’ve ever had this PM Chardonnay. Great nose of salted popcorn kernel and the finish had a mineral & stone driven note. Hint of caramel too. Probably in its best drinking window. Thanks Dan.
Chardonnay is delicious.
Chardonnay is delicious.
Jun 5th, 2013
Close to peak. Paired with PM Le Caprice Pinot for TH dinner. Both impressive.
Close to peak. Paired with PM Le Caprice Pinot for TH dinner. Both impressive.
Nov 26th, 2020
Compared to a 2010 Judge and 2010 Aubert Lauren, this one was easily the third place finisher. The fruit here is definitely there, acidity definitely there on the open.....would it be kosher to call a Peter Michael "boring" ?? That is pretty much the sentiment I had about this one. And of course I use that term very loosely because with a nice salmon or swordfish steak I would have been on Cloud 9 with this wine. It had RIDICULOUS competition tonight. Nice structure, very big on the opening, dried fruit notes on the middle, and very rounded edges on the finish. This is definitely the tux and tails Chard of the night, whereas the other two seemed to have more harsh edges.
Compared to a 2010 Judge and 2010 Aubert Lauren, this one was easily the third place finisher. The fruit here is definitely there, acidity definitely there on the open.....would it be kosher to call a Peter Michael "boring" ?? That is pretty much the sentiment I had about this one. And of course I use that term very loosely because with a nice salmon or swordfish steak I would have been on Cloud 9 with this wine. It had RIDICULOUS competition tonight. Nice structure, very big on the opening, dried fruit notes on the middle, and very rounded edges on the finish. This is definitely the tux and tails Chard of the night, whereas the other two seemed to have more harsh edges.
Mar 24th, 2018Complex with many layers. Actually needs some more bottle age. Won't touch the rest for a few years.
Complex with many layers. Actually needs some more bottle age. Won't touch the rest for a few years.
Aug 3rd, 2013
2011 La Carriere stands up to the best of the PM vintages. Rich, supple with hints of apricot, honey and jasmine. Very smooth finish! I'm encouraged about 2011 knights valley production! Dan and Brian... This is a must have!
2011 La Carriere stands up to the best of the PM vintages. Rich, supple with hints of apricot, honey and jasmine. Very smooth finish! I'm encouraged about 2011 knights valley production! Dan and Brian... This is a must have!
Apr 8th, 2013