A classic Alsatian and Italian varietal. Also grown in Germany and Austria as Klevner or Weiss Burgunder, Pinot Blanc is a somewhat vigorous grape that can produce fruity whites that range from crisp and fresh to flabby and oily. The better examples from low yields retain a higher natural acidity. Often used in the production of sparkling wine in the U.S. Notes of apples, stone fruits and sometimes almonds, are common.
In Alsace Pinot Blanc is often blended with its country-cousin the Auxerrois blanc and sold as Pinot Blanc. The varietal has found a home in the northern reaches of Italy as Pinot Bianco. Perhaps the best expressions of Pinot Blanc come from Germany and Austria where it is known as Weiss Burgunder, a name given for the for the varietal's similarity to Chardonnay when very ripe. Various styles of Weiss Burgunder range from crisp to heavy and rich with high alcohol levels and an ability to age. Pinot Blanc also takes well to Botrytis and can produce stunning examples of Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese.
White
| Domaine Bott-Geyl Alsace 2011 | Alsace | White | |
| WillaKenzie Estate Grown Pinot Blanc 2010 | Oregon | White | |
| Domaine Bott-Geyl Alsace 2008 | Alsace | White | |
| J. Scott Cellars Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 2007 | Willamette Valley | White | |
| Domaine Gérard Metz Alsace 2006 | Alsace | White | |
| Au Bon Climat Hildegard Santa Maria Valley 2003 | Santa Maria Valley | White | |
| au bon climat Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County 2005 | Santa Barbara County | White | |
| Marc Tempé Alsace Priegel Grand Cru Pinot Blanc 2002 | Alsace | White | |
| Jean Sipp Vin d'Alsace Pinot Blanc 2004 | Alsace | White | |
| Adelsheim Vineyard Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 2005 | Willamette Valley | White | |
| Marcel Deiss Alsace Bergheim 2003 | Alsace | White | |
| Foradori Myrto IGT 2003 | Trentino | White | |
| Kientzler Pinot d'Alsace 2002 | Alsace | White | |
| Glenora Wine Cellars Pinot Blanc Finger Lakes 2003 | Finger Lakes | White | |
| Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Blanc de Blancs NV | Crémant d'Alsace | Sparkling | |
| Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2003 | Alsace | White | |
| Niebaum-Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blancs 2003 | Monterey | Sparkling |