Wine Class – Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape that wine professionals tend to love, but it has never really caught on with the general public. Pinot Blanc’s siblings are better known – both Pinot Noir, the delicate sophisticated red, and Pinot Grigio, the easygoing, fun-loving white. But Pinot Blanc has an identity of its own: a bold, vibrant white, often with a lush body and great acidity. A cool-climate star, it can morph between feeling like a fresh Chardonnay to simply feeling like a more mature Pinot Gris.

In this class, Anita Bender will explore the wonder of this grape in many guises. From its French homelands to stunning examples in Germany and Italy, and all the way to Oregon, you will see why Pinot Blanc deserves more fame than it has ever received. Expect a variety of flavors, textures, and characteristics in the mix of wines, united by a common delicious power. Join us in exploring this too-often ignored grape, and have a lot of fun doing it!