2020 Peter Michael "La Carrière" Knights Valley Chardonnay

“On the nose, the 2020 Chardonnay La Carrière is flush with sunny primary fruit of peach, ripe pineapple, and flinty minerality. The body is full, with a glycerin-rich mouthfeel, and ripe with cantaloupe, custard, and lemon candy. (AF)” (08/2022)

“A more delicate and refined La Carrière, with sliced dried pineapple, slate, pear and lemon curd. Lemon zest, too. It’s medium-bodied with a long, flavorful finish. Linear and long.” (10/2022)

“Aromatic and vibrant, revealing orange blossom and wildflower honey notes up front, with a terrifically concentrated core of lemon curd, peach and mango. Fresh and juicy, with hints of vanilla custard and a touch of sea salt toffee lingering on the long, expressive finish. (MW)” (07/2022)

“Matured for 12 months in about 40% new French oak, the 2020 Chardonnay La Carrière is more aromatically reserved than its 2021 counterpart, taking time to give up scents of baked peaches, pie crust, jasmine and allspice. The medium-bodied palate is open and inviting, with refreshing acidity to balance its concentrated, spicy fruit and a touch of phenolic texture anchoring the long finish. It continues to blossom dramatically with air, so give this a couple of hours in the decanter to show its best. (EB)” (02/2023)

“The 2020 Chardonnay La Carrière is the most successful of the 2020 Peter Michael Chardonnays. Lemon confit, white flowers, sage, tangerine oil and light tropical accents all grace this mid-weight, nervy Chardonnay. There is good depth and creaminess here, within the context of the year. (AG)” (01/2022)