Bourbon Barrel Fumé Blanc
A Wine Sense exclusive! Fumé Blanc is the name coined for Sauvignon Blanc when oak is added. Using oak from Kentucky Bourbon Barrels, Sauvignon Blanc’s gooseberry, lime and tropical notes are accented with a hint of spice and vanilla.
Bourbon Barrel Wines are currently trending with some of the world’s biggest wineries offering Bourbon oaked wines. Using Bourbon oak adds richness, spice and vanilla notes to the respective wines- creating a must-try wine experience. Bourbon oak may be added with traditional wine oak or on its own.
Fumé Blanc was originally created by famed California winemaker Robert Mondavi in the 1960’s. Sauvignon Blanc did not have a great reputation at the time (although it is now wildly popular and highly respected) and Mondavi wanted to differentiate his Sauvignon Blanc from other nations by coining the name “Fumé Blanc”. The Fumé name is based on the smoke like “mist” that forms in the famed vineyards of the Pouilly Fumé wine region in France. Although Mondavi did not make the addition of oak as a mandatory feauture of Fumé Blanc- adding oak is synonymous with the style. Labels included.
- Alcohol 13%
- Sweetness Dry
- Body Light-Medium
- Oak Light
- Time to Ready 6 weeks
- Yield ~30 x 750ml
- Price $144.99
Brand Winexpert Reserve
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Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Native to the Bordeaux region of France, Sauvignon Blanc is now planted world-wide including New Zealand, California and Chile and many other growing regions. Sauvignon Blanc ranges from crisp, dry and in California to over the top aromatics and fruit when expressed by New Zealand winemakers.
Region California
California has so much diversity in terroir that there’s a perfect place to grow nearly every kind of grape. In fact, you’ll find more than 100 varieties across the state, giving great latitude to create complex varietals and unique, expressive blends. Unafraid to challenge traditions and methodology- California has become hugely influential in winemaking.
Sweetness Dry
Dry wines like Cabernet and Pinot Grigio have no perceptible amount of sweetness to the drinker and will often be detected as having a drying character in the mouth.
Body Light-Medium
Typically lighter in colour and have lighter tannins. May have residual sugar.
Oak Light
Chardonnays and some lighter red wines might have light oak and is just a subtle part of the wine's overall flavour profile.
