Grgich Hills Estate Fumé Blanc - Dry Sauvignon Blanc wine is an elegant Californian produce possessing an expressive nature. It presents a vibrant aroma of freshly squeezed lime, honey and delicate undertones of vanilla, all superbly harmonising with a subtle smoky weave. On the palate, its crispness is balanced impeccably with a creamy richness, alongside lingering flavours of zesty citrus and ripe stone fruit. Its finish is long-lasting, with a core of minerality. This fascinating blend showcases both the vibrant freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc and the complex depth imparted by oak barrel ageing. A sip of this fine wine is a delightful experience.

Tasting Notes

This wine opens with notes of green apple, lemongrass and snap peas with undertones of flint and minerals. It exhibits a mouth-watering freshness and structure on the attack, a great complexity on the mid-palate with fresh and tangy fruit characteristics and a linear and unwavering acid structure building the frame. It is a wine of enormous precision and minerality with a finish that evokes the crystal-clear serenity of an Alpine mountain stream on a cool summer morning.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant heart of California's famous Napa Valley, sits the exquisite Grgich Hills Estate winery. Established by the acclaimed wine connoisseur Miljenko "Mike" Grgich alongside Austin Hills in 1977, the estate's reputation has grown symbiotically with the area's wide-ranging accolades in wine production.

Spanning across five distinctive vineyards, the estate is renowned for its organic and biodynamic cultivation of grapes, delivering a natural taste that champions the vintner’s commitment towards environmental sustainability. Each vineyard, benefitting from Napa Valley's excellent geological and climatic conditions, lends a unique character to Grgich Hills' wines that is impossible to replicate elsewhere.

Undoubtedly, Grgich Hills is best known for its exceptional Chardonnay, whose debut vintage famously triumphed at the historic "Paris Tasting" of 1976. This blind tasting, which pit Californian wines against their French counterparts, saw Grgich's Chardonnay declared the winner, reframing the world's perception of New World wines. The winery also produces a range of other varietals, each embodying Mike Grgich’s wine philosophy rooted in balancing power with elegance.

Come experience Grgich Hills’ wines amidst the visual spectacle of lush vine rows bristling with ripened grapes, set against the enchanting backdrop of rolling hills. The engaging and informative tours allow visitors to learn about the intricate art of winemaking, from tending the vines to the finishes touches in the cellar. Indeed, a visit to Grgich Hills is an immersion in Californian viticulture at its best, wrapped in the hospitality and warmth of it’s hardworking staff.

Grgich Hills Estate is testament to the fact that the hands that mould the wine and the land it sprouts from, are equally significant in creating a world-class wine.

Visiting the estate gives wine lovers a chance to savour the fruit of Mike Grgich's labour and passion, transporting them to a marvellous world of complex flavours and aromatic bouquets, Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, a trip to Grgich Hills Estate promises an insightful and gratifying journey into the alchemy of wine.

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