Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma County

Light dry

2018 vintage

Fresh green apple character. Simple fresh tasting white wine on a warm summer day.

2018 vintage

Cat pee but with oak, gooseberry, Tart acidity, but smoothed a little by the oak, alcohol burn, so medium plus acidity but tempered, medium body, kind of silky Lingering juiciness, like buttered apples about to made into a pie 3.4

2018 vintage

Wonderful balance not too bright and acidic as some popular Sauvignon blancs. One of my favorites and will enjoy tonight with rotisserie chicken from my grill

2018 vintage

Reminded me more of gewurtraminer tan Sauvignon Blanc! Paired nicely with halibut en croute with lemony cream sauce!

2018 vintage

Nice white wine. Tart and acidic.

2018 vintage

Color - Light golden yellow Nose - Grapefruit, tropical fruit, mango, honeydew melon. Palate - Grapefruit up front, tropical fruit, pineapple, lemon, a bit of spritz with bubbles forming on the glass. Not quite Marlboro style but approaching it. Nice bottle of wine for the price.

2018 vintage

No contemporaneous notes. This bottle seemed to have less sweetness than the last one we had, a good thing for this wine. Slight bitterness in the finish. A good basic sauvignon, albeit nothing special.

2018 vintage

I liked this SB, crisp and refreshing. Slight oakiness but minimal tannins. Light to medium body for a white, notes of citrus and green grass on the nose and palate. Short finish.

2018 vintage

good with fish

2018 vintage

Color - Light to medium straw yellow with a hint of green. Nose - Pineapple, grapefruit and lime. Palate - Grapefruit up front followed by lighter tropical fruits, peach, pear and maybe lychee. There was a touch of spritz later in the finish. Could use a bit more acid.

2018 vintage

Light yellow-straw but with medium intensity; not at all transparent. Delightfuly nose of fresh grapefruit and lemon. Medium bodied with a nice thick mouthfeel reminiscent of a chardonnay. Definite stone fruits, in particular peach, with some nice minerality that gave a bit of lime soda at times. Tastes lower alcohol than it is. Hard to imagine a better experience from a $9 bottle.

2018 vintage

Spartan the V’s brother’s go to white. Crisp white with notes of green apple, citrus, and melon with an acidic backbone.

2018 vintage

Nice gold color. Citrus on the nose. Light effervescent mouth feel. Citrus and melon on the palate. Tart, dry finish.

2018 vintage

Sat, 11/23/19, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : Cf. the CellarTracker Article link [lower lft] to get specific info for this vintage, including acclaim. N: Grass with notes of toast? P: Med, poss MF, body; VERY RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish oak(?)/frt met by an almost puckerish aciditiy which sets the parameters into & through the LONG, tangy/swt, ult pleasant finish with hints of a very, VERY slight bitterness which is, at least currently, a +. …

2018 vintage

Good $11 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc. Sharp mid-gold; citrus, pyrazine, boxwood nose; mid-body; balanced; soft acids; some residual sugar (?); long semi-lush finish. As noted before, good reception, party wine.

2018 vintage

Nice fruity SB with some minerality. Prefer New Zealand as there is more acidity but this was a nice wine.

2018 vintage

Crisp and clean, with bright citrus, stone fruit, and mineral notes complemented by refreshing acidity. Pairs perfectly with a 90 degree day in September.

2018 vintage

Yes, a nice picnic wine, fruity and melon notes with a bit of lime. Nice for lunch, easy to drink, good price. IIRC "Fume Blanc" was coined by Robert Mondavi.

2018 vintage

Not a big fan of Cali SB as they typically cant get the acidity right. This has lots of tropical fruit and has good fruit balance. I would prefer my SB from the Loire, but at $11, and well chilled, this is good on a hot night.

2018 vintage

Sat, 07/06/19, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : Cf. the CellarTracker Article link [lower lft] to get specific info for this vintage, including acclaim. N: Grass with (poss) toasty/leesy notes? Intensity lurking P: MF body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish, applish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) counterbalanced by an acidity which subtly sets the boundaries as it fairly seamlessly evolves into a LONG, tangy/swt finish with any potential bitterness currently being a +. For now & through …

2018 vintage

2018 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sonoma County (Sauvignon Blanc) $11. Sharp mid-green gold; light citrus, straw, floral nose; mid-body; soft acids; long smooth fruit finish (hint of residual sugar?). Easy drinking party, picnic, reception wine.

2018 vintage

This has a lot of bright acidity and great body with a crisp, fruity finish.

2018 vintage

I am generally not a fan of California SB but this is an exception (still not a wine I will ever love) but it is so balanced with just the right amount of fruit and acid. Basic but if you stop at the grocery store this is always reliable.

2018 vintage

Really hit the spot today.

2012 vintage

Nice $12 wine and a nice change from unoaked Sav Blanc. We put this in the white lineup about once every two weeks.

2012 vintage

4,5 / 10 $?

2012 vintage

Elegant.

2012 vintage

Solid white. Seems Fume Blanc is just another name for Sav Blanc with more oak. Nice change, but I probably won't buy more.

2012 vintage

Im a dedicated hunter for QPR, so i was pleased to find this wine. While it lacks the balance and flavor of a Merry Edwards, say, (a high standard, I know) it's an enjoyable wine, with no offensive nose or sour aftertaste often found with less expensive SBs. Yes, it's a little sweet. But I'll serve it without reservation.

2012 vintage

Nice everyday sipper with a long history, not complex but reliable and a glass that most would find enjoyable. Medium bodied, hints of tropical fruit and ripe melon. Not going to run back, but glad it is here.

2012 vintage

Juicy citrus notes, medium body, crisp finish.

2012 vintage

Consistant with previous notes with the exception of the sweetness that the previous bottle had. This one seemed a bit more balanced.

2012 vintage

Not my cup fo wine; oaky and not balanced; did not enjoy; will not drink again.

2012 vintage

One of our "go to" weekday wines to enjoy after our walk with our dog, Sassy.

2012 vintage

A pleasant, well balanced Fume Blanc with nice vanilla oak notes

2012 vintage

Wow, nice wine for $12. Light color and body. A bit of a mineral nuance, which was nice, but also a bit on the sweet side (it is from California, of course). It's certainly an easy drinking wine as most of the bottle was gone before we realized it. This will turn out to be our go-to inexpensive white for the summer.

2012 vintage

Lemon, apricot and mango with some flowers. Taste above price point.

2012 vintage

Hints of peach and citrus. Definite oak on the palate.

2012 vintage

Super Bowl Weekend; 2/1/2014-2/2/2014 (Washington, DC) : Smells of honeysuckle, white peach and mint. The palate shows a creamy texture, as always, but the acid is crisp and lively. White peach, green apple mixes with notes of mint and rosemary. Really tangy and even a bit of limestone. A slightly off-dry peach nectar flavor on the finish. A crowd-pleaser for sure.

2012 vintage

Sweet, flowery, peach, honeysuckle and hints of mint. Basil as well. Somewhat similar to tastes of Lilet Blanc mixed with peaches. Herbal essence, mixed with a barely-off-dry sweetness.

2012 vintage

Nice example of a California Fume Blanc. Typical sauvignn blanc characteristics of tart citrus but with light oak notes and vanilla.

2012 vintage

This wine is the palest straw in the glass with aromas of muted citrus and tropical fruits. On the palate, pronounced pineapple, lemon and mango with a creamery finish. Typical Cali SB without the gooseberry, green onion and grass. Flavor profile is similar to the better Honig and Greystack from the same vintage. At around $13 a bottle , it has an excellent QPR.

2012 vintage

Very tasty - good acid, a little minerality. Solid little Fume. 88

2012 vintage

Lovely nose of citrus, Asian pear, wet grass, and smoke, more of the same on the palate, medium body, and medium finish, bought a taste by the glass and it went well with the Chinese dumplings in spicy sauce.

2011 vintage

Lobster dinner Jim's wine

2012 vintage

Ferrari Carano has a good track record of making a solid, value-priced Fume Blanc and the 2012 is par for the course. Light straw appearance. Fresh, lively aromas of stonefruit, guava, gooseberries, melon, grapefruit, with touches of florals and grass. Sleek, mid-bodied palate, with crisp acidity, flinty minerality, and a touch of warmth on the grapefruit finish.

2012 vintage

Notes of grapefruit and peach, very nice and great QPR.

2012 vintage

9th Annual Uncork Barrington Tasting (Barrington Metra Lot) : Opens with nice fruit and a nice grassy undertone. The palate mirrors the bouquet. Nice finish.

2012 vintage

Check your beak if you don't get a peach rush on the nose. Clear, light straw to pale in color. Fantastic, big aroma of ripe peach, orange blossom and other tropical notes. On the palate this is med body, med acid, stone, gravel, lime, lime pith, not as much peach as on the nose, subtle spice as well. Well worth the price this summer.

2012 vintage

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