Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley Fumé Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
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, 2015Wonderful patio sipping wine. Not too sweet.
Wonderful patio sipping wine. Not too sweet.
1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015Nice balance of richness from the oak & crisp, bright crunchy Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Balanced & fresh with a long finish. Less overt oak than last tasted and much the better for it.
Nice balance of richness from the oak & crisp, bright crunchy Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Balanced & fresh with a long finish. Less overt oak than last tasted and much the better for it.
Jun 13th, 2017
A substantial portion of this wine comes from vines planted over 50 years ago giving this wine some depth and flavor unlike other similar CA wines. A rather complex nose of fruit giving off a gentle tartness character. On the palate this wine is rich in flavor with pear, melon and citrus with some earthiness wrapped in. Minerality shows up on the finish along with vibrant acidity on a well balanced ending that is almost creamy. Nice! Great value!
A substantial portion of this wine comes from vines planted over 50 years ago giving this wine some depth and flavor unlike other similar CA wines. A rather complex nose of fruit giving off a gentle tartness character. On the palate this wine is rich in flavor with pear, melon and citrus with some earthiness wrapped in. Minerality shows up on the finish along with vibrant acidity on a well balanced ending that is almost creamy. Nice! Great value!
Sep 3rd, 2016
Toast and acidity always a solid Cali Sauv for the price.
Toast and acidity always a solid Cali Sauv for the price.
Mar 28th, 2016
What great value for the price of this wine. It always over exceeds my expectations. Great summer wine.
What great value for the price of this wine. It always over exceeds my expectations. Great summer wine.
Aug 13th, 2015
A delicious dry Fume Blanc with great food versatility.
A delicious dry Fume Blanc with great food versatility.
Jul 27th, 20152013 Vintage. Pale yellow with a green hued color with grapefruit, white flower, and low key grassy aromas. On the palate, it's light-bodied, fresh and nicely balanced with grapefruit, key lime, and a kiss of herbal flavors. Lengthy finish
2013 Vintage. Pale yellow with a green hued color with grapefruit, white flower, and low key grassy aromas. On the palate, it's light-bodied, fresh and nicely balanced with grapefruit, key lime, and a kiss of herbal flavors. Lengthy finish
May 14th, 2015
Tropical fruits, fresh green herbs and obvious presence of oak on the nose. Alcohol is slightly out of check here.
Tropical fruits, fresh green herbs and obvious presence of oak on the nose. Alcohol is slightly out of check here.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Drinks like an unoaked Chardonnay. Quite good.
Drinks like an unoaked Chardonnay. Quite good.
Jan 13th, 2017