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Wine Description
The Story
Mr. Mondavi wanted to create in 1966 a Sauvignon Blanc that reflected Napa Valley: He was able to produce a richer style with the brightness of Sauvignon Blanc. Fumé Blanc is the symbol of Mr. Mondavi’s innovation.
Genevieve Janssens - Director of Winemaking
Wine Information
Continuing a decade-long trend of cool vintages, the 2011 growing season brought tenacious morning fog, unseasonably cool weather and rainfall at flowering time and in October, during harvest. The good news is that the cool conditions gave the grapes a generous amount of hangtime, which translates to optimum flavor maturity at relatively low brix (sugar). In one of the latest vintages on record, we began our Sauvignon Blanc harvest over two weeks later than normal, on September 6 th. The last of it came in on September 26th, well before the rains set in. Genevieve noted that although yields were quite low, flavor development was exceptional and sugar to acid balance, impeccable: “It was an exciting year for Sauvignon Blanc. It dances through the mouth.”
