Fume Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh goat cheese salad, grilled white fish with herbs, and roasted chicken.
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In 1968, Robert Mondavi revolutionized California Sauvignon Blanc by dry-fermenting the grape and aging it in French oak barrels, naming the result 'Fumé Blanc' as a clever nod to the Pouilly-Fumé region of the Loire Valley. This historic move transformed a neglected, overly sweet variety into a sophisticated, dry white wine that became a cornerstone of Napa Valley winemaking. Sourced primarily from Napa Valley, including the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, this wine typically blends Sauvignon Blanc with a small percentage of Sémillon. It is partially barrel-fermented and aged on its lees, resulting in a beautifully textured wine that balances vibrant citrus, melon, and lemongrass notes with a subtle, creamy complexity and a hint of flinty minerality.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1966 by wine pioneer Robert Mondavi, the Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Oakville within California's Napa Valley. Driven by Mondavi's vision to create Napa Valley wines that could stand among the world's finest, the estate is renowned for its historic To Kalon Vineyard, which yields some of the region's most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery's production philosophy combines traditional European winemaking techniques with innovative American technology, utilizing French oak barrel aging to craft elegant, structured, and age-worthy wines. Today, it remains a global symbol of Napa Valley excellence, celebrated for its iconic Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and expressive Fumé Blanc.