Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Fume Blanc 2021 (375ml)

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Producer	Grgich Hills Estate
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Napa
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2021
Sku	12733
Size	375ml

  

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The Grgich Hills Estate Fumé Blanc opens with aromas of lemon verbena, lime, and flower blossom honey. The taste is citrusy and fresh with bright acidity and mineral undertones. The finish is juicy and long-lasting.

100% Sauvignon Blanc aged for 6 months on lees in neutral French oak barrels; 20% neutral barrels, 80% 900-gallon casks (foudres).

We grow Sauvignon Blanc grapes in our American Canyon and Carneros vineyards in the southern tip of Napa Valley, near San Francisco Bay. The clay soils retain water, allowing us to dry farm, and the coolness slows ripening and retains acidity. The grapes develop a crisp liveliness that is impossible to achieve in warmer areas. About 80% of our Sauvignon Blanc is planted to the Musqué clone, which provides elegant floral aromatics. All our vineyards are certified regenerative organic, ensuring that all of our grapes are of the highest quality, and that we are responsible stewards of our environment.

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. 

Vibrant and generous aromatics lead to a flavorful palate and lingering finish. This wine offers a tantalizing combination of flinty aromas, pithy citrus flavors and an energizing, palate-refreshing presence. -E.C.B

Aromas of wet stone, sliced peach and fresh flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with citrus acidity and fresh stone fruit. A little phenolic tension here, too, with refreshing tannins at the finish.