Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape that is best known for its plantings in the Alsace region of France. In the vineyard, this grape has a rosy, near-pink hue. Pinot Blanc is actually a mutation of the red grape Pinot Noir, and, like Pinot Gris, is not a purely white grape. Instead, there is pigment in the skin, leading to color in the juice and fleshiness and body in the resulting wines.
On the palate, Pinot Blanc medium to full in body and offers apple, citrus, white flower and, sometimes, stone fruit, with a backbone of minerality. These wines are typically produced with youthful consumption in mind and are often vinified without oak contact.
In warmer climates, the grape tends to show some tropical notes, like passion fruit and other tropical fruits.
France
Pinot Blanc is widely planted in Alsace, where it is typically blended with Auxerrois. The grape is used to make still white wines as well as Crémant d’Alsace, a sparkling wine made using the traditional method of production.
Global Production
Stellar examples of Pinot Blanc are grown in Germany, where the grape is known as Weissburgunder. Pinot Blanc is also grown in Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In the New World, winemakers in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, South Africa and parts of California have had success with the grape.
Synonyms: Burgundac Bijeli, Fehér Burgundi, Klevner, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Bijeli, Weissburgunder
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Lieb 2018 Estate Sparkling Pinot Blanc (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandBright aromas of peach, apple and apricot mesh with a delicate accent ...See Full Review$30 -
Familia Geisse 2018 Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir (Serra Gaúcha)
BrazilThe austere nose of this sparkling wine (made with Pinot Noir) has ...See Full Review$36 -
Barden 2020 Fonte White (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastFresh, focused and delightful aromas of jasmine, grapefruit, melon and kiwi show ...See Full Review$36 -
Travaglino 2017 Gran Cuvée Blanc de Noir Brut Pinot Nero (Oltrepò Pavese)
LombardyCreamy and delicious, this lovely sparkler offers delicate scents of hawthorn, stone ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Meyer-Fonné 2019 Vieilles Vignes Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
AlsaceSalinity defines the nose of this wine. The palate is savory, with ...See Full Review$24 -
Winter's Hill 2019 Reserve Pinot Blanc (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyTangy and concentrated flavors of pineapple with citrus highlights dominate here. The ...See Full Review$29 -
Domaine Charles Baur 2019 Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
AlsaceRich aromas of pear and maple wood are unexpected for the variety, ...See Full Review$17 -
Bestheim 2019 Anne de K Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
AlsaceThis wine carries clean aromas of apples and salinity, like a cool ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Domaine Ostertag 2019 Les Jardins Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
AlsaceThis is a feisty one. Aromas of apple, lime zest and cedar ...See Full Review$28 -
Ruhlmann 2019 Plaisir Fruité Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
AlsaceApple fragrances partner with almond, pine nuts and an intriguing tarry note ...See Full Review$17 -
St. Innocent 2019 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis is high-toned with pear drop highlights. Think bananas, pears, maybe over-ripe ...See Full Review$26 -
Navarro 2020 Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)
Mendocino CountyThis substantial white wine made from dark grapes is more about weight ...See Full Review$29 -
Palmer 2019 Estate Bottled Pinot Blanc (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandBreezy aromas of pollen and yellow apple blend with white flowers. It's ...See Full Review$27 -
Lieb 2020 Estate Pinot Blanc (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThis is a light, easy white that delivers brisk aromas and flavors ...See Full Review$20 -
Eola Hills 2019 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyProduced by the traditional method, this is built upon Pinot Gris and ...See Full Review$30 -
Au Bon Climat 2019 Hildegard White (Santa Maria Valley)
Central CoastThis is always a favorite wine from the late Jim Clendenen—a Burgundian-minded ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
David Paige 2020 RPG Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleySpicy, focused and flat-out delicious, this further establishes the Eola-Amity Hills AVA ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$28 -
Piper Sonoma NV Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Sonoma County)
SonomaThis is a lovely sparkling wine made from 75% Chardonnay and 25% ...See Full Review$22 -
Ricochet 2020 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis is sourced from the Yamhill Valley Vineyards site in the McMinnville ...See Full Review$28 -
Piper Sonoma NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Sonoma County)
SonomaMango, pineapple and strawberry flavors highlight this bright and lengthy sparkler, which ...See Full Review$22
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