Best Buy! Of the Gehringers’ 97 career Platinums, 11 have been with this remarkable but obscure white variety from Alsace that is sometimes labeled in that region as Pinot Blanc. While it is often sublime, Walter and Gordon Gehringer create a magical setting, starting with remarkable florals of cherry blossom, apricot and sliced Asian pear. The approach to the palate is clean and crisp, featuring grapefruit, Key lime and white peach. A favorite of the wine trade, it’s a conversation piece that is ideal for white meats, Asian fare, crab cocktail or a bowl of potato and leek soup. Qualifying awards: Great Northwest Invitational (best of class, double gold), All-Canadian (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 97 points
Production: 1,600 cases
Alcohol: 12.9%
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