The name Fumé Blanc was created by the winemaker Robert Mondavi.
The name is only used on American Sauvignon Blanc wines.
![]() Lime |
![]() Grapefruit |
![]() Pineapple |
![]() Mango |
![]() Gooseberry |
![]() Grass |
![]() Black Currant |
![]() Jalapeno |
Lime, Gooseberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Mango, and Guava are flavors that can be found in Fumé Blanc.
Followed by Herbal notes of Lemongrass, Blackcurrant leaves, Fresh-cut Grass, and Green Pepper (Jalapeno).
Fumé Blanc is generally partly oak aged, adding hints of Oak and Smoke.
Fumé Blanc is dry and acidic:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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![]() Vegetarian |
![]() Asparagus |
![]() Fish |
![]() Seafood |
![]() Sushi |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Chili |
![]() Pork |
Fumé Blanc is very food friendly. It loves Seafood, Fish and Vegetables.
It also pairs well with spicy Mexican and international food.
Excellent Pairing:
Vegetarian. Falafel. Baya Kyaw (Burmese Fritters).
Grilled Vegetables.
Asparagus. Avocado. Artichoke. Zucchini.
Seafood. Fish Cakes.
Grilled Shrimps. Grilled White Fish.
Grilled or Pan-Fried Salmon.
Smoked Salmon, Trout, or Eel.
Asian. Sushi. Sashimi.
Poultry. Roasted Chicken.
Pork Chops (with Lemon).
Mexican. Quesadillas. Tortilla Soup. Salsa.
Cheese:
American Specialities:
Fish and Chips.
California Roll (Sushi).
Lemon Ginger Shrimps.
Originally, Robert Mondavi made sweet-style wines from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, but in 1968 he started to produce a dry version.
The dry version was called "Fumé Blanc", derived from Pouilly-Fumé, one of the most popular dry style French Sauvignon Blanc wines.