pinot blanc
noun
pi·not blanc
ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈbläⁿ 
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&B
: a dry white wine similar to chardonnay
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This blend is about one-third riesling, with the rest pinot blanc, muscat, pinot gris and gewürztraminer.
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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
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
Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
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
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