by Fred McMillin for April 29, 1997 Methoxypyrazines?? Prologue: "It is the presence of tiny amounts of methoxypyrazines that give Sauvignon Blanc...its grassy character. If methoxypyrazines are reduced in grape growing, flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, melon and fig emerge. This is done by removing the leaves next to the fruit, exposing the grapes to more sunlight"...by Dr. Marian Baldy in "The University Wine Course" The Rest of the Story: Proprietor Ed Wallo knows how to take care of those offensive 'pyrazines. In fact, he's even won "Best Sauvignon Blanc In the State" at the California State Fair. So try his '95 Blanc...all grapefruit and fig...the grass is gone. 1995 Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County Yorkville Cellars Yorkville (population = 25), Mendocino County, CA Phone—(707)894-9177 $9.75 Category: Recommended Postscript: How popular is Sauvignon Blanc? Well, the hottest varietal right now is Merlot. Yet, in 1996 supermarket sales, Sauvignon Blanc had the same share of sales as Merlot! About the Writer Fred McMillin, a veteran wine writer, has taught wine history for 30 years on three continents. He currently teaches wine courses at San Francisco State and San Francisco City College and is Northern California Editor for American Wine on the Web. In 1995, the Academy of Wine Communications honored Fred with one of only 22 Certificates of Commendation awarded to American wine writers.

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