Reviews & Ratings

2018 Wittmann Pinot Blanc "100 Hills"

Winery: Wittmann

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "100 Hills"

Wine Category: Pinot Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rheinhessen

State or country: Germany

Price: $16

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 91.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: October 21, 2020

Wine Review: I found this Pinot Blanc to be a slightly off-dry and polished wine that is a pale white gold colored with green flecks. It opens with ripe pear, grapefruit and apple peel on the nose. It has a medium-plus body, medium-plus acidity, and is slightly creamy, juicy and well-balanced. There are flavors of spiced bosc pear and grapefruit with peach pit minerality. The finish is long, dry and citric. I would pair this very good value Pinot Blanc with a roasted sea bass with fresh pesto. – Mark

Winemaker Notes: The entry-level "100 Hills" wines are produced with about 40% estate-harvested fruit, primarily from sites that are not as dominated by limestone as the estate’s best vineyards. The fruit is harvested by hand, fermented naturally and matured in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% large, neutral wooden casks. This combination retains the lively, bright fruit while bringing an extra dimension of texture from maturation in wood. This is a creamy, fresh Pinot Blanc with an animating acidity and a fine minerality. It's elegant with an invigorating freshness of ripe fruit and nuts. It is an ideal Pinot Blanc for everyday enjoyment.

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