Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc Sauvignon Blanc

”HISTORY Since 1972 we have produced Fume Blanc – a wine at the heart and soul of our family winery. Modeled after the classic wines from the Loire Valley in France our stainless steel fermented no oak style Fume Blanc is crisp balanced and immediately drinkable. Winery founder David Stare was the first vintner to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley and we are proud to carry on his legacy producing this classic dry white wine. GROWING SEASON The 2016 harvest began with a relatively even growing season after welcome winter rains helped to alleviate the drought conditions. The entire ripening season enjoyed cooler than average daytime highs and cold nights – perfect for developing complex aromas and flavors. Harvest arrived earlier than usual with a slightly smaller yield of exceptional quality fruit. September brought morning cloud cover and beautiful days with temperatures cruising along in the mid-80s which led to delicious ripe flavors with lower sugars and highe