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  Pinot Blanc
Pinot blanc is a genetic mutation or clone of pinot gris, which is in turn, a clone of pinot noir.
Pinot blanc berry skins have an unusually high tannin content and the wines are prone to browning.
Pinot blanc is allowed in both the Mâconnais and wine labeled "Bourgogne Blanc", but plantings are nearly phased out of the Burgundy appellation.
www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/pinot_blanc.htm   (370 words)

  
 Pinot Blanc
Based on DNA fingerprinting, she concluded that an original Pinot prototype and an obscure vine called Gouais Blanc are the parents of Pinot Blanc and fifteen other Gallic varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
Pinot Blanc may in fact be a second generation mutation of Pinot Gris.
Pinot Blanc is best represented in Alsace, where is produced both as a single varietal wine and also blended with other varieties to yield sparkling, still, dry and botrytized wines, these latter a result of the overripe berries being attacked by the fungus responsible for the sweet dessert wines of Sauternes.
www.kobrandwine.com /grape_library/show_grape.php?g=Pinot%20Blanc   (373 words)

  
 Pinot Blanc Wine, Pinot Blanc Wines, Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc wines probably set the record for the number of ways a wine can be presented in a bottle among the white wines of the world.
Pinot Blanc wine has been grown in Burgundy and was sometimes mistaken for Chardonnay.
Pinot Blanc wine is often referred to as "poor man's Chardonnay".
www.greatwinesmadesimple.com /wine-varieties/Pinot-Blanc-Wines.html   (207 words)

  
 Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc grapes produce a soft and fruity white wine that is often compared to Chardonnay.
Pinot Blanc wines are usually dry and high in acidity with flavors of apples and spice.
Chardonnay Grapes Gewurztraminer Grapes Pinot Blanc Grapes Pinot Gris Grapes Riesling Grapes Sauvignon Blanc Grapes Semillon Grapes
www.easy-wine.net /pinotblanc.htm   (419 words)

  
 Ponzi Pinot Blanc
In 1990, upon her return from studies in Burgundy, Winemaker Luisa Ponzi was determined to take advantage of the Willamette Valley's ideal climate for Pinot Blanc.
Ponzi Pinot Blanc is whole cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel and French oak barrels – depending on the vintage – and bottled early to retain the beautiful, fresh fruit.
Similar to its Pinot relatives, it is a vibrant and versatile wine, ideal with most dishes or for any occasion.
www.ponzivineyards.com /wines/pinot-blanc.asp   (219 words)

  
 Amity Vineyards
This region has been recognized as one of the premier Pinot noir producing areas in the world--rivaling the best in Burgundy.
As one of Oregon's pioneer wineries, Amity Vineyards helped establish the area's reputation for world class Pinot noir as early as 1985, the year Robert Parker "Discovered Oregon", praising Amity Vineyards' 1983 Winemaker's Reserve Pinot noir.
Pinot Noir Challenge hosted by Vinworks on September 30th, 2006
www.amityvineyards.com   (504 words)

  
 Vins & Crémants - Les vins - pinot blanc
Vins and Crémants - Les vins - pinot blanc
de caractère généreux, ce vin présente un côté « pinotant » élégant
mi-tardif, ce cépage est né d’une mutation du Pinot Gris
www.vins-cremants.lu /fr/les_vins/pinot_blanc.html   (62 words)

  
 Welcome to Bethel Heights Vineyard!
LARGE FORMAT BOTTLES, of sought-after Bethel Heights Pinots.
2004 Pinot Blanc Reserve, just 50 cases available of this special, one-vintage treat, inspired by a recent trip to Alsace.
Eggplant Sauté with Lamb Keema, delicious new recipe designed to compliment the Fall Cellar Club selections.
www.bethelheights.com   (83 words)

  
 ma'ona: WBW: Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2003
ma'ona: WBW: Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2003
WBW: Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2003
For pinots (white, not red), our monthly theme.
maona.net /archives/2005/06/wbw_valley_of_t.php   (160 words)

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