pinot blanc

noun

pi·​not blanc ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈbläⁿ How to pronounce pinot blanc (audio)
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 And to order as a glass alongside: a German pinot blanc, herbal and peachy? Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 The 15-mile-long valley, which lies just 30 minutes from Elk by car, is one of the coolest-weather wine-growing region in California and known for its production of pinot noir, chardonnay, and Alsatian varieties (riesling, gewürztraminer, pinot blanc, and pinot gris). Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Its 2022 Stoic pinot blanc is fresh, herbal and delicious. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 16 May 2024 This blend is about one-third riesling, with the rest pinot blanc, muscat, pinot gris and gewürztraminer. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pinot blanc 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, white Pinot (a grape variety)

First Known Use

circa 1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot blanc was circa 1948

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“Pinot blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20blanc. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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