Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Fume Blanc 2019 750ml

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In 1968, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich went to work for Robert Mondavi as chief enologist, making the inaugural release of "Fumé Blanc." This elegant, dry style of oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc was named "Fumé Blanc" by Robert Mondavi, playing on the French word meaning smoke. At Grgich Hills Estate, Mike continued to make this elevated style of Sauvignon Blanc, paying homage to his former employer and friend. Relying on naturally-occurring yeasts, we fermented a portion of the grapes in 900-gallon French oak casks, called foudres, with the remainder in oak barrels. We then aged the wine for six months on its lees (the spent yeast) in neutral barrels. This 2019 Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) will tantalize your senses with notes of green pepper, snap pea, lime and star fruit. On the front palate, enjoy the fresh fruit flavors of lemon, lime, and green apple supported by an undertone of sea salt. This wine’s chiseled texture, linear acidity, and long finish make it the perfect pairing with filet of sole, pork loin and savory goat cheese.
In 1968, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich went to work for Robert Mondavi as chief enologist, making the inaugural release of "Fumé Blanc." This elegant, dry style of oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc was named "Fumé Blanc" by Robert Mondavi, playing on the French word meaning smoke. At Grgich Hills Estate, Mike continued to make this elevated style of Sauvignon Blanc, paying homage to his former employer and friend. Relying on naturally-occurring yeasts, we fermented a portion of the grapes in 900-gallon French oak casks, called foudres, with the remainder in oak barrels. We then aged the wine for six months on its lees (the spent yeast) in neutral barrels. This 2019 Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) will tantalize your senses with notes of green pepper, snap pea, lime and star fruit. On the front palate, enjoy the fresh fruit flavors of lemon, lime, and green apple supported by an undertone of sea salt. This wine’s chiseled texture, linear acidity, and long finish make it the perfect pairing with filet of sole, pork loin and savory goat cheese.

Ratings

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2019 Fume Blanc Estate delivers fabulously flamboyant scents of pink grapefruit, passion fruit and lime cordial with wafts of lemon blossoms, mandarin peel and struck flint. The medium-bodied palate is packed with pure, zesty, expressive tropical and citrus layers plus tons of minerally accents and herbal sparks lifting the finish. It's irresistibly delicious now, but I'd love to see it with 2-3 years of bottle age too."

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James Suckling

"Aromas of green apple, lemon curd, guava and fresh nettles. It’s medium-bodied and creamy with bright acidity. Refined mineral layers, too, with a focused finish. Solid core of fruit and a firm structure."

Product Detail

Size 750 mL
Producer Grgich Hills Wine
Dominant Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2019
Country United States
Region California
Sub Region Napa Valley
Alcohol Percentage 13.5
Organic true