We don't often drink wines from Alsace, and I'm not really sure why. They are darn tasty, great all-around wines that give plenty of options for pairing with food or just for having a glass of wine in the afternoon. They do tend to be a little bit higher than a lot of whites we typically drink, partly due to the dollar vs. Euro and partly because of their pedigree. In any case, that typically are not too much higher. This one clocked in at $14.99.
This Pinot Blanc was pretty substantial. The nose was rich with white flower and apricot notes, while the palate was creamy, with some hints of almond and oak. The finish was quite substantial, lasting for nearly a minute.
At first I didn't care for this very much, as it seemed pretty oaky but with a little bit of aeration it developed quite nicely. The other thing I would note here is that while some white wines from Alsace can age pretty well, this one is recommended to drink a lot younger than this one was. I think that it would have been a lot more lively and fruit driven had it not been 5 years old.
Cheers!
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