2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc - 750ML
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Wine Enthusiast, September 2011

Not clear why the winery has to identify this on the front label as Sauvignon Blanc after all these years of calling it Fumé Blanc but it's an awfully good wine especially at this price. Dry and crisply acidic it shows...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML

Robert Mondavi Winery is a leading California wine producer established by its namesake in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that would stand in the company of the world’s finest. He chose To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of the Napa Valley as the home for the winery. The historic vineyard, located in Oakville, California, is renowned for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the world, as well as for its Sauvignon Blanc grapes, from which Mr. Mondavi crafted his signature wine, Fumé Blanc.

Beyond the To Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi Winery sources grapes from some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, including Stag’s Leap (Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc) and Carneros (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay).

Robert Mondavi was instrumental in bringing worldwide recognition for the wines of the Napa Valley and promoted the labeling of wines varietally which is now the standard for New World wines. One of his most important collaborations was with Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, creating Opus One, which has become one of California’s icon Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

For 5 decades, Robert Mondavi Winery has led California’s wine industry, and much of the world, with innovations in winemaking and winegrowing.

The Robert Mondavi brand was acquired by Constellation Brands in 2004 and following its sale, Robert Mondavi partnered with his younger son Tim and daughter Marcia to create Continuum Estate. Robert Mondavi passed away in 2008 at the age of 94.

One of the first goals Robert Mondavi set for himself was recreating domestic Sauvignon Blanc, which at the time was a sweet wine without nuance. He sought inspiration in Loire Valley’s Pouilly Fumé, enlivening it with a uniquely California profile. He named the delightfully rich and refined yet bright and fresh wine he created Fumé Blanc. It’s Sauvignon Blanc, plus so much more.

Released in 1968, Fumé Blanc remains Mr. Mondavi’s signature and one of Robert Mondavi Winery’s most popular wines.