Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Peter Michael |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Region | Knights Valley |
Wine style | Californian Chardonnay |
Alcohol content | 14.8% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Very intense and powerful, the nose reveals hedonistic aromas of lychee nut, white vine rose, citrus, rose petal and orange blossom, with a background of mineral, bergamot orange, candied orange, yellow peach, greengage, nougat, whole nut and toasted almond. The rich seamless palate is very creamy and weighty in the mouth. Notes of brioche, almond and pain grillé coupled with natural acidity and minerals complete the mouth feel. The wine will continue to develop for at least two decades. |
With over 100,000 acres in production, Chardonnay claims more acreage than any other wine grape in California, and reigns supreme as the most popular wine consumed in the US (that's including reds and whites).
Chardonnay can trace its humble origins to Burgundy. Today it is the most widely planted white wine grape in the world. Why?
Chardonnay is prized because it's a hardy, vigorous vine that r...
