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Wine Details
Price:
$14.50 per bottle
Description:
Our Fumé Blanc’s quintessential varietal character has made it a benchmark wine in California and a flagship at our winery for over 3 decades. This vintage displays a wonderful bouquet of zesty citrus, grapefruit and lemongrass. On the palate, the lemon-lime flavors and peppery spice notes echo the aromas, creating a sense of depth and balance. The crisp finish incorporates hints of gooseberry and a touch of minerality. A perfect wine for just about any occasion, this Fumé Blanc pairs well with fresh oysters, grilled chicken or fish, or even pasta in a light cream sauce.
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Varietal Definition
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California — at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety — and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.
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