Home » Grapes » Pinot Blanc » Overview

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc Image

 

Name of varietal: Pinot Blanc
 
Common synonyms: Weissburgunder, Klevner, Feher Burgundi, Pinot Bianco, Rulandske Bile, Rulandske biele, Blanc Vrai
 
Parentage of the grape: genetic mutation of Pinot Noir
 
History of the grape: Pinot Blanc was first grown in Burgundy and Champagne, France, and can be traced by some sources as far back as the 1st century. For a long time, little distinction was made between it and Chardonnay, however a number of vintners who knew what they were doing began producing it as a varietal release. It eventually came to prominence in the Alsace region, where it is one of the four most common grapes grown there. It made its way across Europe and to other parts of the world from there and is now a popular grape in cooler climate regions where it is most able to thrive. 
 
Characteristics of the grape: light to medium-bodied, acidic, grapefruit rind, peach, apricot, canteloupe, honeysuckle, white pepper
 
Regions where Read more »

Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc
Winery: Valley of the Moon Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Sautéed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Read more »

Valley of the Moon Sonoma Pinot Blanc
Winery: Valley of the Moon Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma Valley
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Fried Fish Marinated in Garlic, Vinegar, Oregano, and Cumin

Read more »

Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace Aoc
Winery: Trimbach
Region: France » Alsace » Ammerschwihr » Alsace Aoc
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

This is the iconic, beloved, comfort food of England: crispy cod or haddock and crunchy French fries with the traditional accompaniments of creamy, briny tartar sauce and malt vinegar. In the class... Read more »

J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard
Winery: J. Wilkes Wines
Region: USA » California » Santa Barbara
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Ozark Catfish Sandwich with Warm Pan Slaw

Round out this down-home sandwich with garlic oven fries. Read more »

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Blanc Alsace Aoc les Princes Abbés
Winery: Domaines Schlumberger
Region: France » Alsace » Ammerschwihr » Alsace Aoc
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Pan-Fried Fish Almondine

Read more »

Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace Aoc
Winery: Trimbach
Region: France » Alsace » Ammerschwihr » Alsace Aoc
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Balsamic-Glazed Halibut

Read more »

Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace Aoc
Winery: Trimbach
Region: France » Alsace » Ammerschwihr » Alsace Aoc
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Pan-Fried Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce

This fish is "fried" without the calories or trouble of deep-fat frying. For a spicier sauce, add more hot pepper sauce. Read more »

Valley of the Moon Sonoma Pinot Blanc
Winery: Valley of the Moon Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma Valley
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Sauteed Chicken with Capers

Read more »

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Blanc Alsace Aoc les Princes Abbés
Winery: Domaines Schlumberger
Region: France » Alsace » Ammerschwihr » Alsace Aoc
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Weekday Skillet Chicken

Read more »

Rémy Gresser Kritt Pinot Blanc
Winery: Remy Wines
Region: France » Alsace
Color: White Wines

View wine »

Almond-Topped Chicken Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Read more »

View more Recipes »

Pinot Blanc(ish)

Wine is so confusing! I love a good Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Bianco. But what do I love when it's not necessarily a Pinot Blanc? Let me explain. Alsace is unique in France, having created its appellation system by varietal instead of region. Except when ...

Read more »

Hot White Wines

So here's a question for all the ITB folks out there. With the change of the seasons, how heavily do you change your product mix? We all know that rosés are going to be big again this summer, and seem to be relegated to summer-time consumption. So stac...

Read more »

A Dinner for Wine/Lovers

I'm a lucky wine gal, indeed. I spent Valentine's Day sipping Oregon wine at the Ram's Head Bar inside Timberline Lodge, watching the clouds form and dissipate like a roller coaster around the 11, 245 foot high peak of Oregon's Mt. Hood. Sipping wine w...

Read more »

Francais Honey Dijon Salad

The folks at Kettle Brand are just a bunch of people who love great-tasting potato chips. Luckily, they also happen to love making them for other people who love great-tasting potato chips. So who better to share their appreciation for all things delic...

Read more »

Ready, Set, Grill

Today's article is a bit of an anomaly for these pages: it speaks neither of wine nor food, but rather of a very important tool: the grill.The idea of grilling season may be somewhat limited on an intellectual level, but on an emotional level, breaking...

Read more »

California Zinfandel: A Lesson in Vintage and Regional Success

Zinfandel, it’s no secret that I have carried on a long and intimate relationship with you. There is so much you offer. Sometimes you're a bit rough and tumble, edgy, even dangerous, while other times you’re coy, or playful, but your always there for m...

Read more »

Beringer Vineyards

Those of my ilk tend to perpetuate certain notions. For example, the idea that smaller or newer is better, as if merely being either bestows some magical ability. It's a symptom of our society, with its 24-hour news cycle and instantaneous social decla...

Read more »

Beyond the Usual Suspects

There’s more to Napa Valley than the big, well-established brands and “cult” producers of unobtainable Cabernet Sauvignon. There are hundreds of family-owned wineries making distinctive wines that are reasonably priced and not sold out before release. ...

Read more »

The Content Marketplace

Read more »
View more Top Stories »

Why We Should Drink Pinot Blanc

It's the wild child of Pinot Noir. Yes, it’s true: Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Bianco in Italy, is actually a pigment-free mutation of Pinot Noir, and as such is really a rather diverse group of mutants at that. What can be said about Pinot Blanc is that it ...

Read more »

5 Top New Zealand Chardonnays

New Zealand is well known as a producer of world-class Sauvignon Blanc, and the Pinot Noirs from regions such as Martinborough and Central Otago have claimed their rightful share of fame over the past few years. In a way it’s odd that New Zealand has g...

Read more »

Wine 101: Stemware

With each wine offering its own unique blend of structural elements, flavors, and aromas, you'll often hear that it's important to use the right glass if you want to enjoy your wine to its fullest. But is that just a whole lot of marketing BS?

Read more »

Sparkling Wine Guide

Snooth's guide to sparkling wine has everything you need to know about sparkling wine in one handy buyer’s guide. Where to begin? At the beginning -- or, in this case at the top, with Crème de Tete. Follow along as I break down the styles of sparkling...

Read more »

Ready, Set, Grill

Today's article is a bit of an anomaly for these pages: it speaks neither of wine nor food, but rather of a very important tool: the grill.The idea of grilling season may be somewhat limited on an intellectual level, but on an emotional level, breaking...

Read more »

New Zealand Wines: Part 2

It’s ironic that New Zealand’s fame has been built on the back of Sauvignon Blanc. In the wine world, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon tend to be thought of as the one-two knockout punch of almost all great wine regions. What’s even weirder when you s...

Read more »

Get to Know Australia

Australia, the land Down Under: Has it fallen off your wine radar? Well, it’s time for you to take a new look at the wines of Australia. The truth is Australia -- and, let's face it, we all think of Shiraz when we think of Australia -- is home to some ...

Read more »

Trending Wines for July 2011

As we move into the heart of summer, it's worth taking note of what is being searched for on Snooth. As usual, the results include a mix of wines for the season, perennial favorites and those with recent reviews that make them worth the search.

Read more »

Top searches of 2009

So today we’ll take a look at the Snooth users top wines of 2009. How are we going to do this? Glad you asked. I’ve compiled a few fun lists so we can take a look at the top searches for regions, grape varieties, wineries, specific wines, and for the ...

Read more »

Trending Wines: June 2011

With the changing of the seasons, there tends to be a change in people’s buying habits. We all know that red wines sales begin to slow right about now, while white wines begin their summer ramp-up. The trick in making that information useful is trying ...

Read more »
View more Commentary »

89065Gregory Dal Piaz

Alsatian Pinot Blancs

View Full List »

1094165Julia Crowley

5 Outstanding Oregon Pinot Blancs

View Full List »
View more Top Lists »
View more Reviews »

View More

Popular Pinot Blanc wines

Find local availability for these wines:Submit
Buy Pinot Blanc wines »

Popular Regions for Pinot Blanc View all

  • Austria

    Austria is located in the heart of Europe and is known for incredibly dry whites of exceptional ...

  • Alsace Aoc

      Alsace AOC is the appellation that covers nearly all of the wines of Alsace except for the...

  • Willamette Valley

      The Willlamette Valley region in Oregon has a wine-making history that dates back to th...

  • USA

    "American Wine" has existed since the first Europeans brought their vinous heritage and tradition...

  • California

    Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...

  • France

    Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputatio...

  • Alsace

    This region, wedged between the Rhine River and the Voges Mountains, is the product of a fascin...

  • Germany

    Germany is the producer of some of the most admired wines in the world. These are its Rieslings...

  • Italy

    Wine in Italy is as much an integral part of everyday culture as love, family, cuisine and usin...

Popular Wineries using Pinot Blanc

  • Moric

    Roland Velich's Moric winery has revolutionized the world of Blaufrankisch wines. A niche wine m...

  • Schloss Halbturn

    SCHLOSS HALBTURN, the most important Baroque building in the Burgenland which once served as a hu...

  • Weingut Stadt Krems

    Historically, Weingut Stadt Krems arose from two sources. The first source is the property of the...

  • Zantho

    The wines from ZANTHO are made in cooperation of Umathum winery and Wolfgang Peck from Winzerkell...

  • Weingut Allram

    After having split the parental winery in 1992 between sister Birgit and Michaela Haas, she is in...

  • Weingut Soellner

    Daniela Vigne – after meeting and marring Toni Söllner in 1995 decided to join in as a winegrow...

People getting updates on Pinot Blanc Wines

Page 126 of 131

Pinot Blanc on Snooth

prev 1 ...  124 125 126 127 128  ...  131 next




Best Wine Deals

See More Deals »

Pinot Blanc Top Lists

View All Top Lists »

Community Activity


Recent Forum PostsView all


Pinot Blanc wine ratings and reviews