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Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc Napa Valley 2018 750ML

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Retail: $19.99
Our Price: Price: $17.95
You Save: $2.04 (10.2%)
    Points to Purchase:359
    Points Earned:18

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    Flavor Descriptors :

    Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc soared to white wine royalty with the introduction of our Fumé Blanc, and we continue to produce the best expression of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc with this wine. Refreshing lime blossom and grapefruit citrus with green apple, juicy peach, fresh melon, and a hint of jasmine.

    Vintage:

    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.

    Vineyards:

    We take full advantage of the complementary characteristics of the fruit from our Wappo Hill vineyard in the Stags Leap District and our renowned To Kalon Vineyard® in Oakville. Together, they make up the majority of the blend. We look to Wappo Hill for the bright citrus and herbal flavors as well as its classic Sauvignon Blanc lift. Our gorgeous To Kalon Vineyard fruit supplies richness, weight, ageability, and increased complexity, bringing in layers of floral, tropical, and mineral flavors to the blend.

    Winemaking:

    The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool of the morning and gently pressed as whole clusters—minimizing skin contact—to retain freshness and flavor vibrancy. All of the juice was barrel fermented for added richness and complexity, with 5% in new French oak for added texture and complexity. The new wine was aged for six months in 60-gallon French oak barrels, sûr lie (on the yeast lees), and hand-stirred twice a month for a creamy texture and seamless integration of flavors. The addition of a small percentage of Sémillon gives the final blend a broader mouthfeel and enhanced complexity. The wine was bottled in April 2017.

    • Varietal Composition:
    • 87% Sauvignon Blanc
    • 13% Sémillon
    • Total acid: 6.5g/L
    • Final pH: 3.14
    • Residual sugar: 0.40g/L
    • Alcohol: 14.5% by volume