Pinot Blanc

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(aka. Pinot Bianco, Weissburgunder, Klevner)

In California, Pinot Blanc is used mainly to produce bubbly bruts. Pinot Blanc’s rather neutral flavor and brisk natural acidity make it a popular choice for sparkling wines, not read more...just in California, but also in France, as in Cremants de Alsace and Cremants de Bourgogne, and for Italy’s Pinot Spumante. No one will claim that this modest white variety is the noblest grape in the vineyard. But a few dedicated experimentalists haven’t given up on this humblest of Pinots. With a delicate balance between the grape’s natural tendencies and California’s ripening potential, they are revealing a very satisfying and more succulent side of Pinot Blanc. A natural mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, this variety is best known in northern European regions like Alsace, most of northern Italy, and in parts of Germany. Its main claim to popularity is its uncomplicated, mildly-flavored wines, which can often be refreshingly tart from cool growing regions.

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Poor Pinot Blanc, you always seem to be in the shadow of that noble sister who gets all the glitz and glory, Chardonnay. Her name must ring in your ears constantly; burn even. “Chardonnay! Chardonnay! Chardonnay!” You poor little thing. But your lack of popularity is not a result of your shortcomings; you’ve had some wonderful sparkly moments in Alsace, Italy, and even in California. However, it's true, along-side your step-sister you can, at times, appear a little dull - your shoulders are leaner, your figure subdued and your beauty more subtle. Still, your personality is refreshingly tart, and you know, they do say that beauty is only skin deep.    (hide)

VegasOenophile wrote in the forum topic: Beaulieu Vineyard lineup tasting 11/14/09

November 2009

VegasOenophile

Our local big liquor store chain who is generally pretty unbeatable for prices on wine, beer and liquor, had a BV tasting at one of their locations tonight. It was quite far away, but I knew they were including the...

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Foxall wrote in the forum topic: Best Recommendations for Thanksgiving Wine

November 2009

Foxall

I brought J. Lohr California "Gamay" a few years back and it was great with the bird. I suspect the real grape is Valdiguie, which, if you could find it, would go great. Pinot, lighter Syrahs, a nice Ribeira del Douro, a...

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D9sus4 wrote in the forum topic: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain

November 2009

D9sus4

For starters, you left out Korbel in Guerneville, CA which has been around since 1882. Their "Natural" label Champagne (not easy to find) is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in the Russian River Valley and...

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cruane reviewed J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc Bien Nacido Vineyards 2005:

November 2009

cruane

J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc Bien Nacido Vineyards 2005

Starting at $14^.13 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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cruane reviewed Clif Bar Family Winery The Climber 2007:

November 2009

cruane

Clif Bar Family Winery The Climber 2007

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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cruane reviewed Louis Sipp Pinot Blanc 2007:

November 2009

cruane

Louis Sipp Pinot Blanc 2007

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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oanababy reviewed Ehrenfelser NV:

November 2009

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Ehrenfelser NV

Starting at $18^.80 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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KeLuke reviewed Alsace Blanc Kuentz-Bas 2007:

November 2009

KeLuke

A great and sturdy Alsatian every day white. Nice balance between the mixture of varietals. I can't get enough Chasselas lately, so this wine does it for me! Floral and aromatic with a great contrast between tart and mellow.

Alsace Blanc Kuentz-Bas 2007

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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chadrich wrote in the forum topic: What's your favorite grape(s)

November 2009

chadrich

For the reds: 1)Syrah (would probably just barely edge-out...) 2)Petite Sirah 3)Barbera I find that my white preferences are much less focused than the reds. But if forced to pick three, I'd have to list: 1)Gruner...

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Flandry wrote in the forum topic: Best Recommendations for Thanksgiving Wine

November 2009

Flandry

I am very new to Snooth, and I have always heard that Riesling and Chardonnay, ( but not too oaky), seem to be preferred. The risk with a very oaky Chardonnay is that it may pair well with the turkey, but it may overpower...

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