Dry Creek has produced Fumé Blanc since 1972-- a wine at the heart and soul of this highly regarded family winery. Modeled after the classic wines from the Loire Valley in France, this stainless steel fermented bottling is crisp, balanced and immediately drinkable. Winery founder David Stare was the first to plant the Sauvignon Blanc varietal in the Dry Creek Valley, against the advice of many viticultural experts. Many years later, Sauv Blanc is now the most widely planted white variety in the Dry Creek Valley, and Stare’s daughter Kim and her husband Don are proud to carry on his legacy producing this classic, dry white wine.
We have championed the wines of Dry Creek for many years because they make great wines and offer them at very fair pricing. But, we must confess, some of us are also quite taken with their theme of and commitment to sailing. Their labels are some of the loveliest in the business, hands down, thanks to Sonoma County artist Michael Surles. We encourage you to visit drycreekvineyard.com and read/ogle more about their ties to the sea (if you’re into that kind of thing).
As the temperatures and humidity levels soar, a nice chilled wine like this will definitely alleviate some discomfort and almost make you feel like you're on a schooner in the middle of the ocean with fair winds above and peaceful swells below, while the flavors will steer you to the tropics for some relaxation time.
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Shows a fresh, aromatic mix of lemongrass, vetiver and lemon verbena up front before giving way to a core of juicy lemon curd, pear and green apple flavors, along with a note of mango puree. Finds harmony on the long, fresh finish. Drink now. 31,659 cases made."
We have championed the wines of Dry Creek for many years because they make great wines and offer them at very fair pricing. But, we must confess, some of us are also quite taken with their theme of and commitment to sailing. Their labels are some of the loveliest in the business, hands down, thanks to Sonoma County artist Michael Surles. We encourage you to visit drycreekvineyard.com and read/ogle more about their ties to the sea (if you’re into that kind of thing).
As the temperatures and humidity levels soar, a nice chilled wine like this will definitely alleviate some discomfort and almost make you feel like you're on a schooner in the middle of the ocean with fair winds above and peaceful swells below, while the flavors will steer you to the tropics for some relaxation time.
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Shows a fresh, aromatic mix of lemongrass, vetiver and lemon verbena up front before giving way to a core of juicy lemon curd, pear and green apple flavors, along with a note of mango puree. Finds harmony on the long, fresh finish. Drink now. 31,659 cases made."
