pinot blanc

noun

pi·not blanc ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈbläⁿ

pē-ˈnō-

often capitalized P&B

: a dry white wine similar to chardonnay

Examples of pinot blanc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although pinot blanc is indeed a grape, Alsace wines called pinot blanc can be made entirely of auxerrois, a grape that is widely planted in the region, or in a blend with pinot blanc. —

New York Times, 24 June 2022 Vibrant with flavors of red berries and currants, this blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot blanc is a wake-up call to your palate. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022 This blend of grüner veltliner and pinot blanc is obviously crafted — or at least marketed — with Asian cuisine in mind. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023 Dream wine is a semisweet white wine blend whose base is the pinot blanc grape, which does well in Michigan's climate. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Jan. 2023 The Blanc Burgunder is a blend of pinot blanc and pinot gris from a producer in Nahe, Germany. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022 Made with 100% pinot blanc grapes in the champagne method, this award-winning bottle offers hints of lemon, apple, and fresh baked bread that will lure even the most devout champagne snobs. —

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022 Other options include grüner veltliner, dry gewürztraminer, silvaner, sauvignon blanc and pinot blanc. —

New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 The wine was the Schramsberg 1969 Blanc de Blancs, a blend of chardonnay and pinot blanc made in the traditional champagne method. —

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