Dry Creek Vineyard has been a favorite of mine for several years, as they have a great selection of red and white wines and this 2016 Fumé Blanc is one of their staples. This varietal has become more popular over the years, but still pales in comparison to a Chardonnay or Riesling. And if you're going to put yourself out there, you better make this wine stand out and make it memorable. That's exactly what the good people at DCV give you with their latest Fumé Blanc. Tons of lemon and lime fruits are front and center at swirling. A little bit of honey and pineapple are faintly familiar. Oh, I guess this would be a great time for me to tell you that I drink most of my white wines at room temperature or just slightly cooler than that. I hate going to someone's house where they pull a white wine out of the refrigerator and start pouring. Refreshing? Sure. Flavorful? Not as much as if the wine is warmer.....at least, in my opinion. In the mouth this wine is bright and airy and the lemon shines through with a flavor at the end reminiscent of cut grass, which is what you would expect from a wine made with 100% with Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Dried herbs and light brown sugar make up a very flavorful finish. Although I didn't drink this with any food, I think fried calamari (yes, it's 2018 and I still eat fried food) would be a favorable pairing.
ABV: 13.5%
Sonoma County, California
Suggested retail price: $15.00
Drink The Bottles score: 89/100
