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Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 1998

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Grgich Hills Fume Blanc (1998)

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Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshingly crisp white wine that offers citrus and tropical fruit flavors with very aromatic notes of green chilies, grass, herbs, asparagus and gooseberries commonly contributing to the bouquet. Sauvignon Blanc is generally unaoked allowing the fruit to shine and highlighting the delicacy of the grape.

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What an amazingly versatile wine! Clean, fresh, and fruity, this Fume Blanc is a great choice when you simply want to enjoy a perfectly chilled glass of white wine. However, it is equally good as a companion with food due to its delicate and undemanding nature.The 1998 vintage may be a little less herbaceous and a little more fruity than usual, but you will recognize it as a classic Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc. It has a very delicate perfume of wildflowers in the glass, followed by long, lingering flavors which are definitely on the citrusy side, reminiscent of lemon or grapefruit.This wine will read more...


 

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