2006-08-13 13:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by RON R 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Fume -- which means smokey -- Blanc was first used in the USA by Robert Mondavi for an oaked Sauvignon Blanc. He was inspired by the 'blanc fume' name used in the Loire for a similar style wine.
Fume Blanc is now a recognised synonym for Sauvignon Blanc, so that is the grape variety that is being sipped
2006-08-13 23:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Pontac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sauvignon Blanc, which is California's second most popular white wine grape.
Sauvignon Blanc became a varietal with an alias in California, where it is now often known and labeled as "Fumé Blanc".(aka. Blanc Fume, Fume Blanc, Savagnin Musque). Fumé Blanc is actually just a market name for dry Sauvignon Blanc.
2006-08-13 22:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by gospieler 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fume Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are made from the same grape type Sauvignon Blanc. Fume refers to a very dry wine
2006-08-13 20:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sauvignon Blanc
2006-08-13 20:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by odu83 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋