Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
More informations about the variety Pinot blanc
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc