Fine
83p
87 Tb points
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Viinin Kuvailu
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 we...
Vuosikerta 2011
Napa Valley Vintage Report / Challenging year in the vineyard reaps rewards in the cellar
What began with a wet winter and spring continued with rainfall into mid-June that delayed bloom and disrupted fruit set resulting in shatter in parts of the region set the stage for a long, cooler-than-average growing season with a later-than-average harvest beset with autumn rain storms. The precipitation measuring season ending on June 30 found the ...
