- 100% Chardonnay
- Sourced from the La Carrière “The Quarry” Vineyard at Peter Michael’s Estate
- Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma County
- Planted in 1994
- Rocky, volcanic-origin rhyolite soils
- South-Southeast exposure
- 1,200-1,700 ft, elevation
- 100% native yeast
- 100% barrel fermented in 100% French oak
- Aged 12 months in French oak sur lies with weekly bâtonnage
- 14.3% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Knights Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PMW-32-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2022-02-03
"Aromas of honeysuckle, lemon curd, dried pineapple, matchstick and toasted hazelnut. It,s medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity and seamless layers of fruit and flint. Great energy and intensity here. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2020-01-01
"The 2018 Chardonnay La CarriŠre is delicate, fresh and nuanced, with lovely floral top notes. Hints of apricot, orange peel, orchard fruit, marzipan, mint and light butter notes grace this mid-weight, super-refined Chardonnay from Peter Michael. Bright underpinnings of salinity add energy, while floral notes reappear on the finish."
Wine Advocate
Score
97+
Date
2021-02-04
"La Carriere is situated at an elevation of around 1,200-1,700 feet with a rocky, shallow, volcanic soil that gives low fertility and is among the lowest yields of all the Peter Michael vineyards. The vineyard is planted to Dijon and Hyde (Old Wente) clone selections. This 2018 Chardonnay la Carriere starts off very citrusy, leaping from the glass with notes of fresh limes and grapefruit, before coming through with alluring honey-drizzled peaches, fresh ginger and preserved kumquat notes. The medium to full-bodied palate is super-intense with beautiful tension lighting up a shimmering palate of citrus and mineral layers, finishing long and steely. 2,642 cases were made."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2020-01-01
"Sleek and powerful, with crunchy acidity backing the concentrated white fruit and berry flavors, filled with minerally richness. Hints of dried thyme show on the svelte finish, which offers toasty and buttery accents. Drink now through 2026. 2,642 cases made."