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I picked up this Pinot Blanc from Spot-On Cellars up on sale at NPA/Salinia in Santa Rosa. This wine is custom crushed but not normally sold there. I have also had Spot-On Syrah and a fan.

To The Eye: Pale yellow straw color.

On The Nose: Fragrant nose lemon zest, white peach.

In The Mouth: Melon and stone fruits in mouth, balanced acidity with some texture and nice mouth feel, a little less austere than some Pinot Blancs can be.

Recommendation: Highly recommend for price and quality. $18 right now at NPA.  They also list distributors on their website.

Tonight I am drinking an Anne Amie 2008 Pinot Blanc,  from the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

My HQ office for my (real life) job is just outside of Portland, so I was lucky enough to visit Anne Amie in person recently. The hospitality team there was very friendly, knowledgeable, and  passionate – it’s a stop I highly recommend.

Pinot Blanc is a great summer wine that is very food friendly. It’s higher in acidity, and wine maker styles can vary, so expect some variation as you try various winery’s releases.

• The color is a pale yellow straw, clear and brilliant.
• Aromas of Asian pear, nectarine, light citrus, on the nose
• In the mouth, a pleasant mix of pear, pineapple, citrus, none overwhelming, well balanced.
• The Pinot Blanc was aged on the lees giving it a wonderful mouthfeel and slight creamy texture that combines well with the natural acidity for a pleasant, lingering finish. This combination will pair well with many foods, although its very enjoyable on its own as well.
• The Pinot Blanc also spent time in French oak barrels, thankfully only 10% new, contributing to its subtle complexities, without overwhelming  or masking it.

A well made, versatile wine, at a reasonable price of $20.

91 Points, Highly Recommend.