Ferrari-Carano Winery, North Coast (California) Fumé Blanc 2022

 Fumé Blanc was one of Ferrari-Carano’s first wines to hit the market and it made a big splash.  And in many ways it became the signature wine over the early years.  Since being acquired in 2020 by Foley Family wines, the winery has expanded production, and its Fumé Blanc is no longer made entirely from Sonoma County fruit.  But the quality is still high and the winery isn’t heading in the popular slightly sweet finished direction.  This 2022 was fermented in stainless steel with 30% fermented and lees aged in older French oak barrels.  It shows peach, lime, and fresh herbs in the nose, and is medium bodied and zesty on the palate.  The flavors are slightly grassy and lemony with some acidity adding length.  It finishes clean and slightly crisp.