Robert Mondavi Oakville Fumé Blanc 2021 (California)

Description

Herbal, Mango, Oak

The Estates Fumé Blanc offers a beautiful snapshot of the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon coming out of our Oakville vineyard. Stone fruit and mango with a touch of citrus, pine, and subtle herb. Opens with a burst of lemon and floral with stone fruit. Vibrant and juicy with a long finish.

The Estates Tier highlights wines sourced from a collection of vineyards in select appellations within Napa Valley deemed by our winemakers to be among the very best.

We selected fruit from two blocks of I-Block clone in our Oakville estate—one younger and one more mature. The younger block adds stone fruit, a hint of minty herbs and floral, and a youthful character. The Estates Fumé Blanc offers a beautiful snapshot of the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon coming off of our Oakville Vineyard. A small amount of Sémillon is added to complement the Sauvignon Blanc’s vibrant fruit and acidity and adds notes of fresh apple and a creamy texture.

The 2021 vintage provided an excellent, mild growing season. After rains in January and February, the season remained dry. Temperatures were moderate and the weather optimal at budbreak in April and bloom in May. Weather through the summer and harvest remained even and moderate with drought conditions resulting in a lower-than-average yield with small, deeply concentrated grapes. The fruit was harvested by hand between August 24 and September 7. The juice was barrel fermented, then aged for nine months in French oak (35% new).