Fume
Blanc
& Pouilly-Blancs at Mac's
Widely known as Sauvignon Blanc - In California it is often labeled Fume
Blanc. Grassy & herbaceous flavors and aromas mark this light and
medium-bodied wine, sometimes with hints of gooseberry & black
currant.
Robert Mondavi deserves credit
for this renaming of this varietal to distinguish the style it is made
in. Mondavi made a sweet style from the 1966 and '67 vintages, labeling
their wine "Sauvignon Blanc", but changed to a dry version in
1968. To denote the change to their customers, they came up with the
"Fumé Blanc" name after Pouilly-Fumé, one of the most
popular dry-style Loire Valley versions. Rather than copyrighting or
trademarking the name, Mondavi offered to allow anyone to use the Fumé
Blanc name to market a dry-style Sauvignon Blanc. Note that the term is
only used on American wines.
"Fumé" literally
translates to "smoke," but this has nothing to do with a
"smoky" flavor in the wine, although that is a popular notion.
It instead refers to the morning fog that covers the Loire Valley and is
"as thick as smoke." Any smoke-like smells or flavors in
Sauvignon Blanc probably arise from aging in toasted oak barrels and are
definitely not due to any inherent character of this grape variety. If
you don't see your favorite here, ask and we'll order it.
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Robert
Mondavi Vineyard Robert Mondavi - Fume Blanc
18.39 750
Enticing layers of citrus, pear & spice with elusive nuances of
lemon grass. Barrel fermentation & aging in French oak gave
roundness & depth to this crisp, dry wine. Bottled in Oakville,
California. 10.69
750
Grgich
Hills Fume Blanc 22.29
750 Bright and lemony, cleans the palate with
its refreshing acidity.l Mineral, Melkon, grass and herb
flavours add interest. Finishing long and lean.
German
White Wines at Mac's German
wines are named after the place they come from-usually a combination of
a village name and a vineyard name. The finest German wines have another
element in their name-a Pradikat. A Pradikat is an indication of the
ripeness of the grapes. Wines with a Pradikat hold the highest rank in
the German System.
There are six Pradikat levels which range from the least ripe to the
ripest- The more ripe the grape the more sweet the wine: *Kabinett *Spatlese
*Auslese *Beerenauslese *Eiswein *Trockenbeerenauslese
These wines range from sweet to
very sweet and have a medium to light body.
If
you don't see your favorite here, ask and we'll order it.
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search includes Auslese, Blaufrankisch, Gewurtztraminer,
Liebfraumilch,
Piesporter, Riesling, Spatlese, Vouvray
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Blaufrankisch
St
Gabriels Auslese
Zimmerman
Graeff Auslese
St
Gabriels Kabinett
Blue
Nun Liebfraumilch
St
Gabriels Liebfraumilch
Zimm
Graeff Liebfraumilch
St
Gabriels Piesporter
St
Gabriels Spatlese 750
Zimm
Graeff Oppen Kroten Spatl
Gewurztraminer
at Mac's A
distinctive floral bouquet & spicy flavor are hallmarks of this
medium-sweet wine. Grown mainly in Alsace region of France &
Germany, and also in California, Eastern Europe, Australia, and
New Zealand.
If
you don't see your favorite here, ask and we'll order it.
Chateau
St Michelle Vineyard Chateau St Michelle - Gewurtztraminer
Cool, slow fermentation preserves the wines characteristic spice notes,
classic grapefruit & citrus flavors enhance this medium-dry wine.
Produced & bottled in Woodinville, Washington.
Columbia
Crest Gewurztraminer with aromas of spice and citrus.It is the perfect aperitif with lots of crispness and
refreshing acidity.Terrific
white match for spicy Asian dishes.
Fetzer
Vineyard Fetzer - Echo Ridge - Gewurtztraminer
Delicate aromas & flavors of peach, pineapple, jasmine & ginger
creat a slightly spicy wine with superb blance & a clean, fruity
finish. Try with spicy Asian and Latin dishes, baked ham, turkey, picnic
& luncheon foods, fresh seasonal fruits & salads. Enjoy it for
casual sipping on its own. Cellared & bottled in Hopland,
California.
Firestone
Gewürztraminer
Geyser
Peak Vineyard Geyser Peak - Gewurtztraminer
Soft and fruity but balanced by crisp acidity, this slightly sweet wine
is an ideal accompliment to spicy cuisine. Produced & bottled in
Geyserville, California.
Sutter
Home Gewürztraminer 750
Wine
Haven Gewürztraminer
Moscatoat Mac's These
wines are typically medium in sweetness and have a medium body.
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Bartenura
Moscato D'Asti
Bonny
Doon Moscato - Sweetness with an apricot nose and a pear flavor
that will finish a meal as a perfect complement to dessert.
A golden yellow nectar to satisfy your sweet tooth
Enotria
Moscato
Luccio
Moscato D'Asti
Bonny
Doon Muscat Vin D Gl
Pinot Grigios at Mac's At its best this varietal produces wines that are soft,
perfumed with more color than most other white wines. Grown mainly in
northeast Italy, but as Pinot Gris it is grown in Alsace & known as
Tokay.It can have the richness of a Chardonnay and the crisp acidity of
a Sauvignon Blanc. Its aromas suggest honeyed peach and other stone
fruits, and its flavors include notes of citrus and pear. The
Oregon Pinot Gris are especially excellent op
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Bartenura
Pinot Grigio
Bella
Serra Pinot Grigio
Bolla
Pinot Grigio
Cavitt
Pinot Grigio - Dry, crisp and light bodied with a pear metalic
taste - a Wine spectator best buy
Chateau
Pierre Bise Anjou
Clos
de Coulaine Anjou Village
Danzante
- Mondavi/Frescobaldi - Pinot Grigio
Bright and attractive, with enticing perfumes of flowers and fresh
fruit, Danzante Pinot Grigio is produced fron vineyards in the steep,
stony terrains of the "tre Venezie" region of northeastern
Italy. the wine's silky texture culminates in a clean, dry and
impeccably elegant finish.
Ecco-Domani
Pinot Grigio – Pleasant nose, with tropical fruit and floral
fragrances.
Gionelli
Pinot Grigio – First Italian wine to introduce hassle-free screw
caps, a better seal means better tasting, fresher wine from the
first glass to the last.
Gossamer
Bay Pinot Grigio
H
Lun Pinot Grigio
Hogue
Pinot Gris
Jadot
Beaujolais Villages
La
Francesca Pinot
Luccio
Pinot Grigio – Grown and blended to be food friendly
Monte
Volpe Pinot Grigio
Montevina
Pinot Grigio - Pinot Grigio is Americas new white wine
favorite. Light and fruity goes with almost any food.
Montevina has aromas and flavors of citrus, white peaches and
pears with a delightful floral note
