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Grgich Hills 2005 Fumé Blanc

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2005

Avg. Rating: 87.8/100 (4 Reviews)
Winery: Grgich Hills
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: United States
Region: California: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $$$ 25.00 USD
Created by: Roger Shepard
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Our Fumé Blanc is estate grown, meaning we control everything from the ground to the bottle. We feel this is essential to achieve the kind of quality, balance and consistency that is Grgich Hills' hallmark. The 2005 Fumé Blanc displays classic varietal flavors of grapefruit, lemongrass and a touch of minerality, a full mouth feel and long finish. This versatile, flavorful white wine is a great companion to a wide variety of food flavors and textures.

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Grgich Hills 2005 Fumé Blanc
(over 2 years ago) buddy icon rogershepard 95.0/100
Alcohol: 14.2% by volume Fermentation: 50% stainless steel, 50% 3-year-old French oak Harvest date: September 6-24, 2005 Sugar: 23.5° Brix Bottling date: February 2006 Release date: May 1, 2006 Residual sugar: .20% Total acid: 6.9 g/L pH: 3.36 Time in oak: 4 months in 3-year-old French oak Case production: 17,400 cases (12/750 ml.) 2,020 cases (12/375 ml.) Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

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Grgich Hills 2005 Fumé Blanc
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon urhockey22 88.0/100
More like 3 3/4 stars. Lemon and grapefruit with some mineral notes.

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(about 1 year ago) buddy icon madeup 80.0/100

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Grgich Hills 2005 Fumé Blanc
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon cearbhaill 88.0/100
A delicious sauvignon blanc, but probably not worth the hefty price (for a SB). A nice round SB with 50% oak fermentation, and it's a nice touch. It's got classic SB flavors but a pretty intense dose of asparagus, so if you don't like that vegetal character in your wine, definitely pass this up. If you are a vegetal fan, though, this is perfect. A very nice effort, and would be worth checking out for a smaller price tag.

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