Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley Fumé Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
From Mondavi who created Fume Blanc! Blended with a little Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value.
From Mondavi who created Fume Blanc! Blended with a little Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value.
Jun 23rd, 2020Blended with a little Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value.
Blended with a little Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value.
Apr 3rd, 2020Had this recently at a tasting. Blended with 15% Sémillon, giving nice body, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Had this recently at a tasting. Blended with 15% Sémillon, giving nice body, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Jan 4th, 2020Blended with 15% Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp.
Blended with 15% Sémillon, pale lemon, with aromas of stone fruits, smoke and floral herb notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, lemon and ripe pear with smoky notes. Medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp.
Jun 29th, 2019Remarkably more character when cold. Starts with pear and green apple, hints of grapefruit, lemongrass, bell pepper, grass, asparagus. A little swirl revealed jalapeno on the palate, not the nose. A familiar flavor that resonated, but was somehow hard to pinpoint - ended up being soft, creamy cheese. This wine would end up being a good pairing with jalapeno cream cheese something...
Remarkably more character when cold. Starts with pear and green apple, hints of grapefruit, lemongrass, bell pepper, grass, asparagus. A little swirl revealed jalapeno on the palate, not the nose. A familiar flavor that resonated, but was somehow hard to pinpoint - ended up being soft, creamy cheese. This wine would end up being a good pairing with jalapeno cream cheese something...
3 people found it helpfulJul 9th, 2018
Mondavi's '13 Fumé Blanc displays pale yellow in the glass, and its nose gives subtle fruit with a soft earthiness. The wine is very much in the old-world style of Sauvignon Blanc. There is almost no grassiness on the nose, with stone fruit and tropical notes coming forth. The palate is just as elegant, with a softness that is quite unexpected in this grape. Slightly smoky apricot and mango are in the forefront, while acidity takes a backseat. I would love this with a ham as much as I would with bacon and eggs. Yes, for breakfast, even at 14.5% abv.
Mondavi's '13 Fumé Blanc displays pale yellow in the glass, and its nose gives subtle fruit with a soft earthiness. The wine is very much in the old-world style of Sauvignon Blanc. There is almost no grassiness on the nose, with stone fruit and tropical notes coming forth. The palate is just as elegant, with a softness that is quite unexpected in this grape. Slightly smoky apricot and mango are in the forefront, while acidity takes a backseat. I would love this with a ham as much as I would with bacon and eggs. Yes, for breakfast, even at 14.5% abv.
3 people found it helpfulJul 7th, 2015First Fumé Blanc I've tried. It was rich and smooth with an acidity you recognize in a typical Sauvignon Blanc. There wasn't any sharp citrus characteristics but they were still there. A nice balance of acidity and a creamy mouth feel.
First Fumé Blanc I've tried. It was rich and smooth with an acidity you recognize in a typical Sauvignon Blanc. There wasn't any sharp citrus characteristics but they were still there. A nice balance of acidity and a creamy mouth feel.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016Wonderful patio sipping wine. Not too sweet.
Wonderful patio sipping wine. Not too sweet.
1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015