Winemaker Notes
Clear, yellow-gold colour. Intense, complex nose, aromas of ripe apples, pears and quinces, balsamic notes in the background, oak, honey and almonds. Dry, fresh acidity, full-bodied, prominent mineral notes, powerful, well-balanced, very long finish.
Approachable, aromatic and pleasantly plush on the palate, Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety most associated with the Alsace region of France. Although its heritage is Burgundian, today it is rarely found there and instead thrives throughout central Europe, namely Germany and Austria, where it is known as Weissburgunder and Alto Adige where it is called Pinot Bianco. Interestingly, Pinot Blanc was born out of a mutation of the pink-skinned Pinot Gris. Somm Secret—Chardonnay fans looking to try something new would benefit from giving Pinot Blanc a try.
