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Dan The Man
 
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Default Sauvignon blanc

> It´s always Pouilly Fumé - when we discuss the Sauvignon Blanc from the
> right-hand side of the Loire. A Pouilly FUmé is always white (blanc), and
> always made from SB.
> However, sometimes wines from e g California made from Sauv Bl are labelled
> as Fumé Blanc, if I remember correctly. I seem to recollect thaat this stems
> from some certain producer.
> HTH
> Nils Gustaf


Nils, I believe it was Robert Mondavi who used "Fume Blanc" first.
others will correct me if I'm wrong.

Dan-O (you say potato, I say fumato)