Peter Michael Cuvee Indigene Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007
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A very intense and expressive nose of brioche, peach blossom, candied orange, lemon oil, yellow peaches and dry apricot, interacts gracefully with vanilla, toasted hazelnut, meringue and subtle white truffle to form a multi-layered and very intense bouquet. Very complex, creamy, ample texture, a lot of “gras” and balanced with a lingering perfumed finish. This vintage of Cuvée Indigène will age and continue to express its potential for two decades, much like its Burgundian cousins from Corton-Charlemagne.
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One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
A small and picturesque valley separating Napa Valley on its south border and Alexander Valley to its north, Knights Valley excels in similar varieties as the two aforementioned appellations, namely red Bordeaux varieties and blends, as well as Sauvignon blanc. Originally established by Beringer Vineyards, today several outstanding producers claim acreage here. The circadian cooling effects of the nearby Pacific Ocean create a nighttime respite for vineyards during the hot growing season.