2021 The Estates Fumé Blanc, Oakville

$65

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The 2021 Estates Fumé Blanc offers a beautiful snapshot of the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon coming out of our Oakville Vineyard. Sauvignon Blanc provides vibrant fruit and acidity while Sémillon rounds out the body with its rich, creamy texture.

Aromas: Stone fruit, mango, touch of citrus, pine, subtle herb
Flavors: Lemon, floral notes, stone fruit
Body: Vibrant and juicy with a long finish

ABV 14.5%

Vintage 2021

Varietal Fumé Blanc

Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley

87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Sémillon

THE VINEYARD: We selected fruit from two blocks of I-Block clone in our Oakville estate—one younger and one more mature. The younger block adds stone fruit, a hint of minty herbs and floral, and a youthful character. The Estates Fumé Blanc offers a beautiful snapshot of the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon coming off of our Oakville Vineyard. A small amount of Sémillon is added to complement the Sauvignon Blanc’s vibrant fruit and acidity and adds notes of fresh apple and a creamy texture.

THE VINTAGE: The 2021 vintage provided an excellent, mild growing season. After rains in January and February, the season remained dry. Temperatures were moderate and the weather optimal at budbreak in April and bloom in May. Weather through the summer and harvest remained even and moderate with drought conditions resulting in a lower-than-average yield with small, deeply concentrated grapes. The fruit was harvested by hand before the juice was barrel fermented, then aged in French oak (35% new).