Grgich Hills Chardonnay Napa Valley 2002

This is another offering in our impressive lineup of wines produced from the first vintage of the 21st century. This vintage turned out to be very good for Chardonnay and presented us with a harvest of exceptional quality, very much like 1997. The enticing aroma displays a subtle combination of varietal fruit and oak followed by a cornucopia of delicate tropical fruit flavors such as pineapple, mango, and lemon. As always, malolactic fermentation was avoided in order to reserve the acidity and fruit and to ensure a perfect marriage of food and wine. Try this one with a plate of cold oysters, a Crab read more...Louis salad, or your favorite summer grilled dishes.    (hide)

The 2002 vintage of Fume Blanc is our first official estate grown, produced, and bottled Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were harvested from our American Canyon vineyard, an area that is cool, windy, and ideal for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The 2002 growing season was excellent with grapes ripening evenly, enabling us to complete our picking in just four days. This superb wine is reflective of its clay loam soil which gives a mineral quality and firm structure. The cooler climatic conditions also add vibrancy and life. On the palate, this Fume Blanc is broad and voluminous. There is power, yet the wine read more...is soft and seductive. As you sip it, you will notice intriguing flavors of passion fruit, citrus, melon and fig, all derived from the Musque clone of commitment and passion for Sauvignon Blanc is clearly shown in this estate grown offering.    (hide)

March 2007

No written review

December 2007

Rating: Silver - As reviewed by Monterey Wine Competition on 05/17/01

No written review

October 2007

Rating: 76/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/05