California Wines & Wineries: "2023 Girasole Vineyards Pinot Blanc – Perfect for Light Summertime Foods"

https://californiawinesandwineries.com/2025/04/24/2023-girasole-vineyards-pinot-blanc-perfect-for-light-summertime-foods/

History of Pinot Blanc:

What is Pinot Blanc? The history of this grape is a bit tangled with mystery and misunderstanding. This white wine grape is essentially a mutation but sharing mostly the same DNA with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Pinot Blanc has wide ranging descriptors: high in acidity, low in acidity, mix of fresh fruits, aromas (apple, citrus), pear, a little buttery, a bit creamy, hint of spiciness, dry, floral characteristics, honey, sweet, possessing stone fruit aromas, heavier minerality, cabbage odor, etc. The grape is best known for growing in Alsace, eastern France and borders the countries of Germany and Switzerland.

This is now on my list for summertime enjoyment as a wine of balance and place. It is 100% Pinot Blanc, vegan friendly and amazingly sells for $16/bottle!! The wine comes in at 13% alcohol, and will make my yearly Best Wines Tasted (comes out annually mid-December) for 2025 for both uniqueness and price point in the  under $50 category.

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