2013 | Peter Michael | 'Cuvee Indigene' Chardonnay

A very intense and expressive nose of brioche, mineral, jasmine, candied orange, lemon oil, yellow peach and green gage interacts gracefully with vanilla, caramel and toasted hazelnut, meringue and subtle white truffle to form a multi-layered and intense bouquet. Very complex, creamy, ample texture of "gras" and balanced with a lingering perfumed and mineral finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2013 Chardonnay Cuvée Indigène is an awesome wine. It exhibits white peach, nectarine, mango, candied citrus and a combination of both power and elegance with its marmalade notes and underlying minerality. This wine is fresh, full-throttle, super-rich and layered. What an exquisite wine to drink over the next decade.

• Wine Spectator: Though rich and full-bodied, with tiers of flavor, this remains raw and edgy in texture, so cellaring should be beneficial. The core of tropical fruit, green apple and citrus flavors is the focal point. Ends raw.

Producer Information

In 1982 Sir Peter and Lady Margaret Michael built the Peter Michael Winery on a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges that form the western face of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California. The estate vineyards rest on steep hillsides ranging in elevation from 1100 to nearly 2000 feet. Of the nearly 600 estate acres, only about 20% are planted to grapes. Peter Michael Winery is best known for single-vineyard and estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Peter Michael Winery remains true to its commitment to growing classic grape varieties in small mountain vineyards in order to produce great wines using classical winemaking techniques. Given this covenant to the product, only a limited quantity will ever be available.

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