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Wine Description
The Story
The I Block of Robert Mondavi Winery’s To Kalon Vineyard provided 100 percent of the fruit for the 2008 I Block Fumé Blanc. This famed block in Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA is believed to be the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vineyard in North America and the finest in the To Kalon Vineyard surrounding the winery. These old vines are never irrigated, and through the years have learned to self-regulate to produce just the right amount of fruit that they can faithfully ripen. To Kalon soils are well-drained, allowing the roots to dig deep. Combined with dry farming, this results in intensely flavorful fruit with a fine mineral character, concentration, and opulence. Grape Sourcing: 100% I Block, To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley Date planted: 1945
Wine Information
The 2008 vintage of this Fumé Blanc is a focused and evocative expression of the I Block’s venerated terroir and old-vine intensity. Lacey aromas of mandarin citrus and white peach bridge to a concentrated palate of pure fruit flavors, stone, and lemon oil mingled with floral notes and Turkish figs. Bright, balanced acidity establishes the heights of the flavor profile while an elegant texture and weight define the wine’s profound density.
