Dec 23, 2024 · More producers started ageing their dry Sauvignon Blanc in (old and new) oak barrels and selling it as ‘Fumé Blanc’. While the name has been more commonly associated …

Fumé Blanc is a mostly oaked, dry white wine introduced to the American market by winemaker Robert Mondavi in the 1960s. The legendary winemaker developed this new wine style from …

Sep 13, 2023 · Fumé Blanc is a style of white wine made primarily from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. This style of wine is characterized by specific winemaking techniques, …

Nov 30, 2019 · Back in the 1960s legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi wanted to make a high quality white wine from the sauvignon blanc grape. The problem was, a Sauvignon Blanc at …

Sep 4, 2022 · Fumé Blanc is a white wine produced from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Fumé Blanc is typically made in California.

Mar 22, 2023 · One of the first two wines Ferrari-Carano ever made over 40 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is composed of Sauvignon Blanc grapes primarily from Sonoma County. The grapes are …

One of my favorite stories in the marketing world of wine is that of Fume Blanc. In the late 1960s, Sauvignon Blanc suffered a negative reputation. It was too sweet, or too grassy, too acidic, …

Oct 12, 2021 · “Robert Mondavi changed the perception of Sauvignon Blanc in the late 1960s when he popularized Fume Blanc, a name he coined for dry-fermented, high-quality …

Jul 11, 2024 · While Sauvignon Blanc is renowned for its vibrant, grassy acidity, the Fumé Blanc style offers a unique twist. Pioneered by legendary Napa winemaker Robert Mondavi in 1968, …

May 14, 2019 · Fumé Blanc is the second largest wine by production for Clos du Soleil in Keremeos, British Columbia, and it sells at the winery for around C$21. The name ties in …