Another report on another interesting German wine of a type I just don't drink that often. Thanks! I'm intrigued by the oak character you mention, sounds quite integrated and well-managed. Another wine to look out for and taste...
The creamy, white-fruit characters of Pinot Blanc, along with its slight spiciness and surprisingly pleasing acid levels, often makes for attractive, if uncomplicated, drinking. Of course, plant it in a favoured vineyard and the wines will get closer to being serious. One of the Alsace winemakers I (somewhat) worship as a living god, Jean Boxler, makes a Pinot Blanc from the Brand Grand Cru (although he cannot put that on his labels). It has real density and class, complexity even. However, even such a pampered example as this is not for ageing; Pinot Blanc delivers its pleasures most effectively in its first few years of life. Good as you clearly think this wine is I really would not risk keeping any; it sounds like a charming wine to just drink and enjoy. There is plenty of space in the pantheon of good times for wines of that type. Oh! Do keep a bottle or two for a sunny day; Pinot Blanc is just the kind of refreshing fruity wine that cries out to be drank when it is warm and summery.
Thanks again for the detailed and informative note.
Sounds like a good Pinot Blanc
Another report on another interesting German wine of a type I just don't drink that often. Thanks! I'm intrigued by the oak character you mention, sounds quite integrated and well-managed. Another wine to look out for and taste...
The creamy, white-fruit characters of Pinot Blanc, along with its slight spiciness and surprisingly pleasing acid levels, often makes for attractive, if uncomplicated, drinking. Of course, plant it in a favoured vineyard and the wines will get closer to being serious. One of the Alsace winemakers I (somewhat) worship as a living god, Jean Boxler, makes a Pinot Blanc from the Brand Grand Cru (although he cannot put that on his labels). It has real density and class, complexity even. However, even such a pampered example as this is not for ageing; Pinot Blanc delivers its pleasures most effectively in its first few years of life. Good as you clearly think this wine is I really would not risk keeping any; it sounds like a charming wine to just drink and enjoy. There is plenty of space in the pantheon of good times for wines of that type. Oh! Do keep a bottle or two for a sunny day; Pinot Blanc is just the kind of refreshing fruity wine that cries out to be drank when it is warm and summery.
Thanks again for the detailed and informative note.
Cheers,
David.