The ideal of the winemaker’s craft is to make a wine that speaks of its origin, reflecting the soil, sun and grape varietal. It’s a tribute to the countless elements that make up its composition. Michael Michaud’s passion is to produce wines that express the special qualities of the Chalone Appellation. It is a dry, mountainous region of Monterey County with a unique combination of soils and climate that have been recognized since the 1880s as being ideal for wine grapes. Michael Michaud does all of the winemaking and most of the farming myself. He enjoys getting his hands dirty and staying directly involved. It’s the only way to be sure of quality. Produced in very small quantities, Michaud wines are made in a style that reflects both the mineral characters of the soil and the dynamic climate. The Chardonnay expresses ripe fruit characters of apricot, nectarine and peach while the Pinot Blanc has aromas and flavors of tangerine, honey and crème brulee. The Pinot Noir suggests black cherry, blackberry and black currant. The Sangiovese is reminiscent of cranberries and pomegranates. The Syrah has flavors and aromas similar to black cherries, blueberries, black raspberries and a bit of black pepper. The fruit flavors are complemented by subtle spiciness and nuances of oak from the 3-year air-dried French oak barrels in which the wines are fermented and aged. Above all, the wines retain a balance with refreshing acidity, a satisfying weight and texture in the mouth, multiple layers of flavor and a long elegant finish.
Contact Information
- Phone Number: (650) 529-0973
- Fax Number: (650) 529-0973
- Website: www.michaudvineyard.com
Yearly Case Production
3200
Winery Staff
- Justin Kahler — Associate Winegrower
- Michael Michaud — Winemaker/Owner
