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Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2000 (California)

Producer: 
Chateau St. Jean
Item name: 
Fume Blanc
Wine type: 
White
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The nose features offers up essences of pineapple and toasted oak. Citrus flavors of crisp lemon, subtle pineapple and oak are announced with each sip. I was surprised by this Fume Blanc’s moderately long finish. One of the better Fume Blanc’s I have experienced in awhile. Drink now through 2011. Enjoy!

Review Type: 
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