Pinot Blanc (white)

Pinot Blanc is most commonly associated with the full-bodied dry white wines of Alsace which can be neutral, but can also be quite apple and pear-like in character and act as a very good accompaniment to fish and shellfish.

It is also

grown in Burgundy, although not many producers admit to having it. Perhaps

because of its neutral character, it is also extensively used in Alsace as a

base for sparkling Crémant d’Alsace. Outside France, it is popular in Italy as

Pinot Bianco, Austria as Weissburgunder and grown in parts of Eastern Europe as

well as Oregon and California, where Chalone make a speciality of it.

What does it taste like?

• clean and refreshing
• grapey and smoky

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