Cave de Turckheim

Alsace Pinot Blanc

8.838 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Turckheim, Alsace, France
Pinot Blanc
Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese
Top Notes For
Elizabeth Smith

The 2013 Cave de Turckheim Pinot Blanc, Alsace, is a lot like me, perhaps, misunderstood and underrated because many don't know what pinot blanc is. It's a mutation of pinot noir and a versatile white wine that you can pair with almost anything, even quiche. Given that, I decided to pair it with my dinner eggs, since eggs are my primary protein of choice these days. Alsatian Pinot Blanc is often described as "musky," but I don't get that at all on this wine. It's fermented and aged in stainless steel and contains a smidgen of auxerrois, which enhances the fruitiness and spiciness of this wine. Aromas and flavors run the gamut from citrus peel, to crisp apple, to white peach, with medium acidity and a creamy texture. Pair this with brunch fare like eggs, or with a wide range of foods like seafood, shellfish, salads, and soft cheeses. SRP $19. (sample)

The 2013 Cave de Turckheim Pinot Blanc, Alsace, is a lot like me, perhaps, misunderstood and underrated because many don't know what pinot blanc is. It's a mutation of pinot noir and a versatile white wine that you can pair with almost anything, even quiche. Given that, I decided to pair it with my dinner eggs, since eggs are my primary protein of choice these days. Alsatian Pinot Blanc is often described as "musky," but I don't get that at all on this wine. It's fermented and aged in stainless steel and contains a smidgen of auxerrois, which enhances the fruitiness and spiciness of this wine. Aromas and flavors run the gamut from citrus peel, to crisp apple, to white peach, with medium acidity and a creamy texture. Pair this with brunch fare like eggs, or with a wide range of foods like seafood, shellfish, salads, and soft cheeses. SRP $19. (sample)

Jul 13th, 2016
President Obama

$13 at Schneider's

$13 at Schneider's

Aug 9th, 2020
Ralf Wrangö

God med bra smak och syra. Lätt kärnsmak.

God med bra smak och syra. Lätt kärnsmak.

Jun 18th, 2020
Matthew Mottram

Very quaffable. Apple and citrus.

Very quaffable. Apple and citrus.

Jun 16th, 2020
Ashley Ready

Crisp. Nice for this early spring evening. Tastes like a soft musty sauv Blanc.

Crisp. Nice for this early spring evening. Tastes like a soft musty sauv Blanc.

Mar 8th, 2020
Viacheslav Kostin

Fruity, flowers, yellow taste

Fruity, flowers, yellow taste

Mar 17th, 2019
Dominic O'Mahony

Floral, pear aroma; pear flavour, hint of lemon, a little ginger, mineral finish. Low acidity; uncomplicated and easy to drink

Floral, pear aroma; pear flavour, hint of lemon, a little ginger, mineral finish. Low acidity; uncomplicated and easy to drink

Feb 8th, 2019
Euan Mamujee-Towers

V drinkable. Like a riesling. Bonus points for low price

V drinkable. Like a riesling. Bonus points for low price

Dec 1st, 2017
Chris N

Wine Society - Subtle flavour - fruity emergence......

Wine Society - Subtle flavour - fruity emergence......

Jul 17th, 2017
Jeff Christner

Love it anytime, but might be their perfect white for fall. Nice acidity, lively. 12%

Love it anytime, but might be their perfect white for fall. Nice acidity, lively. 12%

Oct 13th, 2016