Peter Michael L'Apres-Midi Sauvignon Blanc 2006
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The other white wine is hardly an afterthought at Peter Michael, and fortunately 2,000+ cases are made of their blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc l’Apres Midi is incredibly perfumed, exhibiting notes of figs, melons, oranges, and lemon grass.
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