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Fume Vidal

Fume Vidal Wine Details
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Description: (foo-MAY VEE-doll) A dry white, fermented and aged in Hungarian oak wich gives it the "Fume" or smoky charecter. Medium bodied, fruity, rich and complex. Primaraly produced from the Vidal Blanc grape yet a percentage of Seyval Blanc is added for added demensions. This is also %100 Estate grown in our vineyards.

Varietal Definition
Vidal Blanc:
A white French hybrid once widely planted in the south of France, it is more suitable for growing in warm and humid climates like the South. These vines are prolific, producing large golden berries, suitable for eating out of hand as table grapes. When vinified, Villard Blanc makes a fruity, mildly intense white wine (somewhat Sauvignon Blanc like) of fairly neutral and simple flavors. Primarily used for blending.
Seyval Blanc:
A French hybrid that is often thought of as "East Coast Chardonnay," or at least an alternative to same. Produced in a crisp, dry style, this white wine is often fermented or aged in oak to enhance the rather neutral flavors of the grape itself. It lends itself to service at the dining table and is food friendly. Seyval Blanc is often used in proprietary blends; good examples can be found from Prejean, Clinton and Château Lafayette Reneau.


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