Dry Creek 2008 Fume Blanc

June 1, 2010 No Comments

 

Vineyard diversity forms the cornerstone of our winemaking philosophy. Sonoma County’s vast array of growing conditions allows us to satisfy our desire to define varietal type by discovering varietal-specific growing conditions. To ensure a measure of control in this regard, we farm multiple vineyards within ten separate estate-owned properties that total approximately 200 vine acres. For example, the Dry Creek Valley is the keeper of our hearts for Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and, more recently, the Bordeaux varieties. Our passion for wine, though, often causes us to connect with the Russian River Valley for cool-loving grapes like Chardonnay. For our Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, in the Sacramento Delta, satisfies us with precisely balanced fruit. Our family owned vineyards provide approximately 65% of the overall production at Dry Creek Vineyard. Additional fruit is sourced from vineyards managed by long-term contract growers. 

This is an excellent value from Dry Creek, at about $12. It’s a bit rounder than their traditional Sauvignon Blanc because of oak’s influence. Swirl a glass and take in the pleasing aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, sweet spices, a hint of vanilla, and a slight grassy note. After a sip, flavors of pineapple, vanilla, lemon, and lime drift over the palate. Great for everyday enjoyment or well suited to please a dinner crowd.
 
 Rating: 89 

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc  

Winery: Dry Creek 

Region: Sonoma County 

Year: 2008 

Special Designation: Fume Blanc 

Price: 10-15 

Character: Light Oak, Fruity, Nice Acidity, Approachable, Round 

Where to Buy: Dry Creek Winery, Healdsburg – Safeway – Olivers Market, Santa Rosa, BevMo 

Farming Certification: (none) 

  

  

 

 

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