Grgich Hills Estate

Fumé Blanc Napa Valley Dry Sauvignon Blanc

9.077 ratings
9.012 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

More green Sauv Blanc than the Mondavi Fume Blanc, higher acidity

More green Sauv Blanc than the Mondavi Fume Blanc, higher acidity

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2013
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

I was surprised - very fresh and lively a good example of this style.

I was surprised - very fresh and lively a good example of this style.

Jan 12th, 2015
Scott Mahon

Paired with bitter endive, Roquefort salad it was perfect.

Paired with bitter endive, Roquefort salad it was perfect.

Oct 26th, 2014
Peter Bowers

Very pleasant fruit forward yet refreshing wine

Very pleasant fruit forward yet refreshing wine

Jan 21st, 2014
Chuck Landers

Love the big ones

Love the big ones

Jul 30th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

Fresh melon and citrus fruit lemon blossom. Wet stone very fresh and lively. Finish 40+ excellent

Fresh melon and citrus fruit lemon blossom. Wet stone very fresh and lively. Finish 40+ excellent

Apr 16th, 2013
Keith

Humble easy drinking

Humble easy drinking

Jun 3rd, 2021
Tobin Spratte

Tasted in June 2014: Structured, intense sauv blanc. Lacks some of the raciness I usually prefer but still complex and dynamic. Notes of pineapple, baked orchard fruit, barnyard, animal sweat, and limestone. Fuller than its NZ or French counterparts.

Tasted in June 2014: Structured, intense sauv blanc. Lacks some of the raciness I usually prefer but still complex and dynamic. Notes of pineapple, baked orchard fruit, barnyard, animal sweat, and limestone. Fuller than its NZ or French counterparts.

Jan 18th, 2018
Kevin Malloy

Honey and mead characters with a lot of wood. Acid acid acid. Kiwi. Floral/vegetal. Little light on alcohol imho

Honey and mead characters with a lot of wood. Acid acid acid. Kiwi. Floral/vegetal. Little light on alcohol imho

Apr 16th, 2017
Jonathan Bensick

Honeymoon wine! Been waiting for a spicy meal to drink this with, so here we go alongside chicken tikka. Refreshing, green & vegetal.

Honeymoon wine! Been waiting for a spicy meal to drink this with, so here we go alongside chicken tikka. Refreshing, green & vegetal.

Jun 13th, 2016