Reviews & Ratings

2022 Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc "Fume Blanc"

Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Fume Blanc"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 45,000

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: June 24, 2023

Wine Review: This very pale straw-colored Fume Blanc is very good. I have been covering this wine for a long time and this is the best vintage I can remember. It opens with a pink grapefruit and lemon bouquet with hints of lime zest. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is rounded, fresh, bright, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a nice blend of mild stony minerality, gentle grapefruit and lemon verbena blend with notes of lime zest and green tea. The finish is dry and refreshing. I would pair this crowd-pleasing Fume Blanc with a beach on a hot day. Serve it slightly chilled with friends. Bring an extra bottle as it will not last long! Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our 2022 Fumé Blanc emanates the classic Dry Creek Vineyard "house" style of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of lemon, lime and grapefruit leap forward from the glass with both fruit and floral nuances of nectarine, peach, jasmine, and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is intense and bright with passionfruit, tangerine, and cucumber. Underlying minerality and hints of lemongrass, parsley and mango contribute to this wine’s refreshing, crisp finish.

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