Summer Case Buy, Alsace Pinot Blanc
It’s summertime. We don’t need the most complex wines in the cellar right now. We need something refreshing. Citrusy. Low in alcohol. Positively dry as hell. The kind of wine that keeps the heat at bay while making you reach for another glass before you’ve even finished the first.
Translated as “Friend of Shellfish,” the name tells you almost everything you need to know. But don’t let the playful label fool you, this comes from one of Alsace’s most respected historic producers.
Founded in 1836, Gustave Lorentz has spent generations crafting wines that capture the freshness and precision that make Alsace one of France’s great white wine regions. Pinot Blanc is often the unsung hero of the area, producing wines that combine bright fruit, crisp acidity, and incredible versatility at the table.
The 2024 is exactly the kind of wine I want stocked in quantity this time of year. Lemon zest, green apple, and fresh flowers lead into a palate loaded with citrus, orchard fruit, and mouthwatering minerality. The finish is clean, dry, and refreshing, leaving your palate feeling ready for another sip, not weighed down by richness or alcohol.
What I love most about this wine is its simplicity. Not because it lacks character, but because it accomplishes exactly what great summer wine should. It refreshes. It disappears from the bottle at an alarming rate.Sometimes the best bottle isn't the one that demands your attention. Sometimes It’s the one that keeps the party going. Don’t think about it. Order a case.
