2018 Fumé Blanc Napa Valley

This wine has been retired and will not be restocked. Please enjoy the details and tasting notes of this vintage and explore if new vintages are available.

Description

91 Points Wine Spectator

Refreshing lime blossom and grapefruit citrus with green apple, juicy peach, fresh melon, and a hint of jasmine.

Green Apple
Juicy Peach
Fresh Melon
Hint of Jasmine

Lime Blossom
Grapefruit Citrus

ABV 14.5%

Vintage 2018

87% Sauvignon Blanc
13% Sémillon

Pairs well with

Spring vegetable frittata and fish tacos

Early spring rains in 2018 filled reservoirs and gave the vines ample water for the growing season. While bud break and flowering were a bit late, the season began under ideal weather conditions, creating excellent fruit set and expectations for a generous crop. Sunshine throughout the summer was tempered by the region’s cool breezes and fog, which ensured slow, even ripening for the perfect balance between retained freshness and maximum flavor development.

Pts. Wine Spectator "Lime sherbet, peach and dried mango flavors are succulent and intense, with details of dried ginger, green tea, lemon zest and tangerine. Powerful … and focused through the finish." - Maryann Worobiec, Wine Spectator, May 31, 2020