Peter Michael Winery

L'Apres-Midi Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc

9.2339 ratings
9.272 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

Followed over two days. I’m not much of a SauvBlanc enthusiast anymore, but I still appreciate well-made offerings, and this certainly checks off the boxes.

For me, this lands in-between Bordeaux Blanc style and your typical, run-of-the-mill Cali SB. 90/10 SB/Semillon, this is a balanced and chiseled new-world SauvBlanc that plays to its strengths. It doesn’t try to be an aromatic and texturally seductive Bordeaux Blanc style, nor is it a watered-down afterthought. Gooseberry, lemon meringue, limestone and distinct grapefruit aromatics. Fleshed out a tiny bit on day two, but I don’t see the palate evolving much with more age aside from less acidity. Not quite tropical on the palate, yet it does have orchard fruits and a nervy mineral-laced acid-grip at the finish. Enjoy now and over the next few years.

Followed over two days. I’m not much of a SauvBlanc enthusiast anymore, but I still appreciate well-made offerings, and this certainly checks off the boxes.

For me, this lands in-between Bordeaux Blanc style and your typical, run-of-the-mill Cali SB. 90/10 SB/Semillon, this is a balanced and chiseled new-world SauvBlanc that plays to its strengths. It doesn’t try to be an aromatic and texturally seductive Bordeaux Blanc style, nor is it a watered-down afterthought. Gooseberry, lemon meringue, limestone and distinct grapefruit aromatics. Fleshed out a tiny bit on day two, but I don’t see the palate evolving much with more age aside from less acidity. Not quite tropical on the palate, yet it does have orchard fruits and a nervy mineral-laced acid-grip at the finish. Enjoy now and over the next few years.

May 29th, 2022
Brian S

White flower, white tea, green apple, pear, honey suckle, medium acidity plus acidity.

White flower, white tea, green apple, pear, honey suckle, medium acidity plus acidity.

May 23rd, 2020
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Way too rich and over the top. Great fruit components though. 100% French barrel fermented with 8 months sur lies. 15.4% alc, Jesus...

Way too rich and over the top. Great fruit components though. 100% French barrel fermented with 8 months sur lies. 15.4% alc, Jesus...

Jan 26th, 2019
Shay A
9.3

Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!

How good is this SB?! Loads of honeysuckle, citrus dominated front and mid palate. Lemon and honeyed hot tea on the nose. Awesome acidity.

Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!

How good is this SB?! Loads of honeysuckle, citrus dominated front and mid palate. Lemon and honeyed hot tea on the nose. Awesome acidity.

Nov 11th, 2017
Sabra Lewis

Disappointing and out of whack.

Disappointing and out of whack.

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2014
Scott Wren

About as good as Ca SB is gonna get. This was voluptious grapefruit nectar.

About as good as Ca SB is gonna get. This was voluptious grapefruit nectar.

May 30th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.4

Crisp clean and refreshing. Great tropical fruits with just the right touch of melon on finish. This is one Awesome SB! Can't get enough ! Great Year. CB 94

Crisp clean and refreshing. Great tropical fruits with just the right touch of melon on finish. This is one Awesome SB! Can't get enough ! Great Year. CB 94

Dec 25th, 2015
Scott Wren

Wonderful Sav Blanc. A touch of Ca sweet in the floral fruit but still great acidity. Like a different varietal

Wonderful Sav Blanc. A touch of Ca sweet in the floral fruit but still great acidity. Like a different varietal

Sep 7th, 2015
Steve Steese

Surprisingly subtle style sb. Grassy spice, nectarine, peaches in syrup, fruitcup, grapefruit. Tropical mid palate, with excellent texture. Tangerine flower and tart white nectarine on the finish.

Surprisingly subtle style sb. Grassy spice, nectarine, peaches in syrup, fruitcup, grapefruit. Tropical mid palate, with excellent texture. Tangerine flower and tart white nectarine on the finish.

Aug 31st, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

Delicious. Full-on barrel and complex style.

Delicious. Full-on barrel and complex style.

Aug 8th, 2015