Wine Review: Trimbach Pinot Blanc

 

 

TRIMBACH PINOT BLANC ($15)

For me, given my admitted wine biases, almost anything that comes from Alsace, Loire, or Rhone is an automatic “buy and try.”

By “buy and try” what’s meant is — I’m not sure if this will suit my taste but the chances are damned good. Bet the “yes.”

I saw this TRIMBACH PINOT BLANC at Costco yesterday. For $14.95, this little beauty practically jumped off the shelf and into my shopping cart. I’m a fanatic for most Trumbach’s, but I don’t recall trying this one before. How I missed it remains a mystery. Anyway, call this Costco encounter majestic serendipity. What else can I say about a winemaker that’s been producing since the 17th century?

Trimbach Pinot Blanc is a near perfect balance of acidity with crispness. Trimbach’s tend to be a bit dryer and understated to Hugels (the main Alsatian rival for wines of this genre). Let me put it this way — the hotter the weather, the crisper and dryer I prefer my wines. Think of New Zealand’s master classics, those Sauvignon Blancs and that level of acidity, which is ideal on summer afternoon. That’s the aim, here.

For the price point, this is a steal. Trimbachs often sell at double this price, so you’ll find a real bargain paying this discounted price at Costco. Nothing from Alsace sells this low. Costco must be getting a bulk discount.

Update…..I just polished off my first glass while penning this short “review.” Here, let me pour myself another glass just to reconfirm my initial impression. I’d hate to mislead the readers. I have a serious responsibility and a reputation at stake here.

Oh heck, just leave the whole bottle right here. I’m busy for the next 40 minutes doing more “research.”

SIDE NOTE: If you like these wine reviews, please look for an upcoming video homage to Bruce Frank’s collection of 20 wines he sent me very soon.