As always an intense, stridently varietal rendition rife with the unmistakable herbaceousness and fresh-grass qualities unique to Sauvignon Blanc but built on a very deep foundation of well-ripened fruit, the Grgich Hills latest Fumé Blanc is a marvelously expressive look at the grape and one that is as bright and lively as it is so very rich. It is a touch taut at the moment and ideally needs a few years of age before relaxing and blooming into its best, and, as previous incarnations have proven year after year, it is a wine with an exceptionally long life ahead.

Sliced dried-lemon and green-apple aromas and flavors. Cooked apples, too. Full-bodied, flavorful and delicious. Opulent white. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now.

The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc is rock-solid, with reductive notes of lime, honeyed apple, and crushed stone in its juicy, medium-bodied, vibrant profile. It's a borderline outstanding Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy over the coming 2-3 years.

Fermented and matured in a combination of oak barrels and foudres, the 2021 Fume Blanc Estate features grassy, herbal scents, plus crushed stone and pencil shavings. There's not a lot of fruit up front, but some ripe melon and fig notes emerge on the medium-bodied palate. Plump and silky in texture, with a grapefruity finish, it's a solid, food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc. Published: Dec 29, 2023