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Grgich Hills Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2008

Brent Harrison — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:06:50 +0000

Grgich Hills Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2008 is made from organic and Demeter certified biodynamic grapes from the much beloved Napa Valley, California. Grgich Hills' tradition and reputation of excellence shows through. They should be commended for adhering to sustainable and organic practices in the middle of Napa Valley, where there is much commercial pressure on producers to have consistently high quality and high yields year in and year out. Fumé blanc is a term coined by Robert Mondavi in 1968 to help promote Sauvignon Blanc in California. Fumé which is smoke in French, describes the influence of oak imparted to the wine. The wine has a very pleasing nose of lemon, lemongrass, melon reminiscent of sauvignon blanc with a riper more tropical profile than is typical. The wine delivers a bright and lively mouthfeel with a long finish. Could this wine be the missing link between chardonnay and sauvignon blanc? We're not sure but it will do well as a cocktail wine (even for hardcore chardonnay drinkers) and will serve as a splendid complement to lighter dishes such as fish, chicken and pasta. A versatile wonder. 90 points.

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