Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white grape popular across the globe, especially in Alsace, Austria and Germany. It produces full-bodied dry white wines with typical apple, pear and citrus aromas, but is also the primary variety used in the sparkling Crémant d’Alsace. It is commonly referred to as Weissburgunder (Germany and Austria) and Pinot Bianco (Italy and Spain). You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Pinot Blanc among our extensive Pinot Blanc wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Pinot Blanc reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Pinot Blanc, and will help you find one that best suits your needs. For additional options that you may enjoy, please check out our reviews of Pinot Grigio wines, as well.
Volpe Pasini 2005 Zuc di Volpe Pinot Bianco (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $28
Solid, luscious and silky smooth, this white wine from the northern Friuli region is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Pinot Bianco grape you’ll find. Stone fruit and nutty tones are rich and penetrating and backed by more fruit and white flowers. Half the wine sees four months of oak to shape its creamy consistency and heightened complexity.
— M.L.
(12/1/2007)
Byron 2007 Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $24
Rich and creamy, with the mouthfeel of a good Chardonnay, and exotic flavors of honeysuckle, lemon custard, buttered toast and spices. Just delicious.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Thistle 2009 Pinot Blanc (Dundee Hills)
- $16
This lively, spritzy Pinot Blanc, made from organically grown grapes, matches the previous vintage with lovely fruit—golden apple, pink grapefruit and pickled watermelon. It freshens and lifts the palate as it moves into a finish that keeps the fruit while adding a strong vein of mineral and wet rock.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
Artesa 2009 Limited Release Pinot Blanc (Carneros)
- $24
One of the best Pinot Blancs of this or any vintage. It was mostly fermented in stainless steel, with about one-fifth in new French oak. Just beautiful, with the creamy lushness of a fine Chardonnay. The fruit flavor is all about ripe, zesty citrus, spicy pears, tangerines and tangy green apples.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Thistle 2010 Pinot Blanc (Dundee Hills)
- Editors' Choice
- $16
Spectacular Oregon Pinot Blanc, showing ripe citrus, citrus peel, fresh herb, wet rock and a lick of honey, all elegantly and seamlessly wrapped into a subtle and complex whole. Made from organic grapes fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel.
— P.G.
(12/1/2011)
J. Wilkes 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley)
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- $19
Very rich and opulent, with maybe a touch of botrytis giving the apricot, orange and buttercream flavors a honeyed decadence. Bright acidity keeps it all clean and balanced. Showing exceptionally well for a white wine at 4½ years of age.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
Ken Wright 2010 Pinot Blanc
- Editors' Choice
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- $25
This could be the best Pinot Blanc in Oregon right now, with lushness from barrel fermentation offset by the delicate balance throughout. Despite its modest 12.5% alcohol, this is a wine of considerable depth, with a mix of ripe yellow fruits and persistent, toasty highlights.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Dutton-Goldfield 2011 Dutton Ranch - Shop Block Pinot Blanc (Green Valley)
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- $25
This is great white wine, especially at this price. With no oak, it shows pure, clean orange, pineapple, fig and vanilla flavors that are brightened by crisp acidity. Flashy and showy, yet complex, it’s a beautiful wine to drink now.
— S.H.
(7/1/2012)
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