Hogue Fruit Forward Fume Blanc 2001

Making a consistently great Fumé Blanc requires paying keen attention to ripeness. Picking too early results in green, undeveloped flavors in the wine. Picking too late produces an alcoholic, flabby wine without enough balancing acidity. Picking at optimal ripeness makes a wine that tastes like a recently ripened peach or guava fruit with refreshing acidity. Our 2000 Fumé Blanc has well-developed aromas of fresh cut hay, peach, guava and vanilla with a hint of smokiness. Some subtle notes of dried fig and rosemary hide behind the bright fruit. On the palate the wine is crisp and tight with moderate weight and varietal flavors of citrus, fine herbs and guava. Try this Fume Blanc with steamed clams or mussels, or with softshell crab.