Bethel Heights Pinot Blanc 06
Sensual, plump, and soft personality. Honeydew melon-like flavors are interspersed with flowers in its lovely, light to medium-bodied character. Exotic fruit aromas and flavors - fig, melon, pear, lemon rind - are wrapped around a core of minerality. Bright acidity provides good balance and structure. -avalon
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.
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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.
