GRGICH HILLS
Fumé Blanc
2015
- Organic
About this winery
Grgich Hills Estate Winery, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, holds a storied history marked by excellence and innovation. Founded in 1977 by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich and Austin Hills, it quickly became renowned for its commitment to crafting premium wines. Mike Grgich, a Croatian immigrant and celebrated winemaker, gained international acclaim when the Chardonnay he crafted for Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting, a watershed moment for American wines. Located in Rutherford, Grgich...
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Product notes
The growing season started out with unseasonably warm temperatures in the late winter and early spring, triggering early bud break. Colder temperatures in May slowed grape development, which coupled with the fourth year of drought, resulted in fewer grapes in 2015. The harvest was one of the winerys earliest in memory with the berries smaller than usual, but packed with flavor and color.
Production notes
Relying on naturally-occurring yeasts, 80% of the grapes were fermented in 900-gallon French oak casks, called foudres, with the remainder in previously-used small French oak barrels. The wine was then aged for six months on its lees (the spent yeast) in neutral barrels.
Tasting notes
The combination of the right clones and cool growing region produced juicy tropicalvfruit and lemongrass flavors with a touch of minerality at the end of a long finish that are perfect with a wide range of food, including grilled seafood, chicken, oysters, creamy pastas dishes and summer salads.