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SKU 958591
$22.32/bottle
Availability: This item is available for online ordering only. It can be picked up or shipped from our location within 4-6 business days. See FAQ for more.
Pinot Blanc, a white grape variety with roots in Burgundy, showcases a distinct and versatile character, making it a fascinating exploration for wine enthusiasts. What makes Pinot Blanc unique is its ability to express a range of styles depending on the winemaking region. In Alsace, France, it produces full-bodied and aromatic wines with notes of orchard fruits and flowers, often with a touch of spice. In Germany and Austria, Pinot Blanc, known as Weissburgunder, yields crisp and refreshing wines with bright acidity.
Pinot Blanc’s adaptability extends to regions like Italy, where it is known as Pinot Bianco, and across the New World. The grape’s moderate acidity and neutral profile make it an excellent canvas for winemakers to craft wines that range from easy-drinking and quaffable to more complex and age-worthy expressions. Exploring Pinot Blanc offers a delightful journey into a grape that combines familiarity with a spectrum of expressions, making it a versatile and enjoyable choice for diverse palates.
Country
Germany
As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.
Region
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region in western Germany is famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. Steep, slate-covered slopes along the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer rivers reflect sunlight and retain heat, helping grapes ripen in a cool climate.
This terroir yields aromatic, high-acid Rieslings with striking minerality, low alcohol, and a balance of sweetness and freshness. Styles range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, often with exceptional aging potential.
The region’s best wines come from terraced vineyards like Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Scharzhofberger, and Ürziger Würzgarten. Manual vineyard work is intense, but the payoff is elegance and precision in the glass.
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wines are transparent expressions of site and vintage. While mostly white, they offer incredible diversity in style and structure—making them essential for any wine lover exploring Germany’s classic regions.
