Recommendation: EXCELLENT Pinot Blanc that is very food friendly.
Winery/Producer: Leo Hillinger; Neusiedlersee, Austria.
Grape Variety: Pinot Blanc.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Lethaberg; Burgenland, Austria.
Vintage: 2013
Price: $25.20 with a 10%$ mixed case discount.
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Grilled salmon with orange curry sauce (with coriander, cumin and curry powder), basmate rice, peas and mixed garden salad with low cal ranch dressing.
Tasting:
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He said: Chilled before drinking. Clear, light golden color. Citrus and pear aromas. Smooth, creamy, Trocken dry and medium body; citrus (especially lemon), apple and pear taste with a long chalky mineral and slightly tart finish that just comes alive with the crisp acidity. Absolutely delicious with the salmon and I’ll bet it would be just as good with a variety of foods. The citrus flavors and powerful mineral really made the wine special. EXCELLENT Pinot Blanc that is very food friendly.
She said: Light golden color, clear, fat irregularly spaced steadily moving legs. Nice citrus aroma leads to a flavorful taste, that’s smooth, dry, acidic and slightly creamy. The finish is long, mild and ends with a touch of mineral and tartness. The wine was delicious with the dinner and the Pinot Blanc added another dimension to the grilled salmon with orange sauce and I would like to find a good Pinot Blanc that fits into our bargain category.
Alcohol: 13.5%
UPC Code: 7 87263 31230 8
Imported by: Select Wines; Chantilly, Virginia.
Photo from Leo Hillinger Winery.