Hogue Cellars Fume Blanc 2004 - Sauvignon Blanc 的親戚

Hogue Cellars Fume Blanc 2004
Varietal: Sauvignon + Semillon
Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $6.99
Dealer: WineLibrary

Content Info:
78% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Semillon
Acidity: 0.62
pH: 3.24
Residual Sugar: 0.21 g/100 ml
12.5 % Alco. By Vol.

Background Info:
“THE SCREWCAP SEAL
Hogue Cellars has switched to screwcap seals following its four-year closures study, which found that screwcaps best preserve wine quality in the bottle, keep flavors freshest, eliminate the threat of cork taint, and ensure consistency of flavors. - Website” 有關旋蓋式瓶塞, 在新的 Olivier Humbrecht 文章裡”Natural Corks vs Other Seals” 有著清晰地實驗性討論, 其結論則是一句很讓酒鬼們認同的話, “It seems that there is only one good solution: open up the bottles before it's too late!” 這就是告訴我們有花堪折直需折, 沒待無花空折枝, 相同地也可以應用在各式各樣好的葡萄酒身上.

Official Comment:
“Making a consistently great Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc) requires paying keen attention to ripeness. Picking at optimal ripeness makes a wine that tastes like a recently ripened peach or guava fruit with refreshing acidity. Our 2004 Fumé Blanc has aromas of grapefruit, peach, guava, along with vanilla and a hint of smokiness. On the palate are varietal flavors of grapefruit, white peach and honeydew melon. The wine is crisp, smoky and round with moderate weight and richness contributed by the Semillon (22%) added to the blend. The winemakers suggest paring the Fumé Blanc with grilled shrimp or raw oysters on the half shell.” – Website

Personal Comment:
Sight: Amber color. Wide band tears.
Nose: Oaky, toasty, and citrus aromas.
Taste: Tropical flavors. Light alcohol smell. Medium-bodied white. Since Fumé Blanc has relationship with Sauvignon Blanc, this wine definitely provides lots of aromas for the Sauvignon Blanc lover.







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