Category Archives: Macabeo et al

2013 Elefante Blanco

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 50% Macabeo, 40% Verdejo and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Around the medium-bodied mark. Fourth Wave Wine. Stonefruit, apple blossom, pears, sea spray, shells and freshly cut lemons. Good form, flow and length and it doesn’t lack intensity either. … Continue reading →

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2011 Marques de Tezona Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Another inexpensive Spanish white quaffer although it isn’t in quite the same league as the Elefante reviewed underneath. 80% Macabeo, 15% Verdejo, 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Restrained aromatics. Lemon and florals mostly. Sea shells more than brine. Some notes of pear filling … Continue reading →

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2012 Elefante Blanco

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 50% Macabeo, 40% Verdejo and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Goes well for the dollars and has a fair amount of interest. Stonefruit, assorted tropicals nudging pineapple and some significant briney qualities. Grassy more than herbaceous. A few slices of … Continue reading →

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2010 Elefante Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Blanco

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Spain, Castilla 13% Screwcap $12.99 A snappy white blend from Spain. Imported by Fourth Wave Wine. Macabeo (a grape that is also blended with Xarel-lo and Parellada to make Cava), Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc form its make up and it has enough length, depth … Continue reading →

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