1. Pinot Blanc is one of the less complicated Alsace grapes, producing good, refreshing wines.

2. Aroma in pinot blanc is very light , non - distinct, nearly neutral.

3. There are still many pinot blanc vineyards in Alsace, where the variety sometimes is called Klevner.

4. A considerable amount of pinot blanc is planted in Uruguay and Argentina.

5. Most of the 1,000 or so acres of pinot blanc in California are planted in Monterey County.

6. Pinot Blanc develops a characteristic roundness and opulence. Rich, full-bodied and with a long finish, its complex aroma is reminiscent of woodland and is sometimes slightly smoky.

7. Pinot blanc berry skins have an unusually high tannin content and the wines are prone to browning.

8. However Pinot Blanc balances between softness and freshness to make the lightest wine in Alsace.

9. You like Pinot Blanc?

10. There is also much pinot blanc planted in Eastern Europe. A considerable amount of pinot blanc is planted in Uruguay and Argentina.

11. There is also much pinot blanc planted in Eastern Europe.

12. Clones of pinot blanc vary in vine vigor and fruit production capacity, but all clones are characteristically high in acid and low in aromatic intensity.