A sensual, plump, and soft personality. Honeydew melon-like flavors are interspersed with flowers in its lovely, light to medium-bodied white. Exotic fruit aromas and flavors - fig, melon, pear, lemon rind - are wrapped around a core of minerality. Bright acidity provides good balance and structure.

Food Recommendations: Pinot blanc is a refreshing wine to serve with appetizers or brunch. It works well with mild cheeses, egg dishes, creamy pasta, risotto or polenta. Excellent with shellfish.

From the winery: "From vines planted at Bethel Heights in 1992, certified sustainably grown, our Pinot blanc is fermented cold in stainless steel, to emphasize the fruit character of this rather delicate grape. "'Un vin de plaisir,' (a wine of pleasure) would be the words a Frenchman would use to describe the honeyed and creamed mineral scented Pinot Blanc. This superb value is reminiscent of a Pinot Gris due to its sensual, plump, and soft personality. Honeydew melon-like flavors are interspersed with flowers in its lovely, light to medium-bodied character."

FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS: Pinot gris is an excellent choice for almost any first course you may choose. Its bright, crisp flavors are an inviting palate cleanser, pairing well with a light soup, or lightly spiced Thai dishes featuring shrimp or pork. It is excellent with richer fish, such as salmon and halibut balanced by the acidity yet ripe flavors of the wine. Pinot gris is versatile with pork, chicken, and even duck seared and served with greens as a lighter salad entr?e. Pear, apple and melon flavors also shine with a fruit and cheese platter, especially with almonds, hazelnuts and some interesting dried fruits in the mix.