Ratings
JS 95
Identity
| Producer | Robert Mondavi Winery |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Semillon |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale lemon color |
| Aroma | Jasmine, mandarin orange, ripe pear, juicy white peach, pink grapefruit, lemon zest, mustard seed, stone fruits, smoke, floral herb notes |
| Palate | Layered, textured, weighty palate with flavors of apricot, lemon, ripe pear, passionfruit, grapefruit, greengage, and smoky notes; medium length with vivid acidity ending crisp |
| Finish | Medium length finish with crisp, vivid acidity and smoky notes |
| Food Pairing | Bay scallops, seafood, light salads, grilled chicken, goat cheese |
| Serving Temp | 10 |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Oak-aged with influence of new French oak barrels, imparting smoky and wood notes |
| Fermentation | Dry-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with oak aging typical of Chardonnay or red varieties |
Terroir
| Soil | Low-fertility, well-drained soils in To Kalon Vineyard |
| Vine Age | Old vines (specific age not stated) |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes picked between August 1st and August 25th |
Interesting facts
| Robert Mondavi coined the name Fumé Blanc for his dry-fermented, oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc, inspired by French Pouilly-Fumé wines. The Reserve is made exclusively from To Kalon Vineyard grapes, a historic and prestigious vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |