Long Live Fumé!
Believe it or not, there are some hum drum days in the wine business. Endless phone calls, meetings, sales planning, financial worries I could go on and on. | ||||
But today was one of those days that reminded me how lucky I am to come to work each day in an actual winery. |
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The color was brilliant and golden. It was juicy and lively with aromas of rosemary, thyme, green olive and Meyer lemons. And then I remembered something my father once told me about older Fumé Blancs. A well aged Sauvignon Blanc should smell like a great old Italian delicatessen. And, that |
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bowie said:
February 29, 2008 10:41 AM
I know i is heinous to mention french wines-- but think about some of the
wines from the loire. They age amazingly well. Glad you enjoyed your 1973
fume blanc.
Kim (aka Wilma) said:
February 29, 2008 5:57 PM
You're absolutely right! In fact, one of my fondest wine memories was a tasting we did in the Loire that included wines from the 1930's. Boy- was that an eye opener.