2014 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc

Estate: Robert Mondavi Winery
Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyards: Wappo Hill and To Kalon Vineyards

Tasting Note:March 04, 2017

Clear and light yellow. Layered nose with notes of peaches, tropical fruits and a bit grassy too. Great attack, moderate acidity (5/10) and very dry medium finish. Soft notes on the palate like stone fruits. Dryness lingers.

Sauvignon Blanc-based wine with 94% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Semillon. The name Fumé Blanc comes from a blend of words like the varietal, Sauvignon Blanc, and the region, Pouilly-Fumé. Majority of the fruit comes from Wappo Hill Vineyard, now on Realm Cellars Estate, at 63% and another 17% from the To Kalon Vineyard. Aged for 9 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels sûr lie. 54,528 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2019.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the Oakton Wine Shop. Price is $21.99.

California, Napa Valley, United States of America, White Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi Winery, Fumé BlancGreg Ballington2014, Oakton Wine Shop, Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley, United States of America, California, $, 89 Points, White Wine, Megan Schofield, Genevieve JanssensComment