see Chenin Blanc
Pineau des Charentes
[pee-NOH day shah-RAHNT]
A fortified sweet apéritif made in France’s Cognac region by adding Cognac to unfermented grape juice to halt any fermentation activity. The result is sweet (12 to 15 percent residual sugar) and potent (from 16 to 22 percent alcohol). Pineau des Charentes can be found in white, rosé, and red versions. Because it’s made with Cognac instead of a neutral alcoholic spirit, it’s not classified as a vin doux naturel but rather as a vin de liqueur. Pineau des Charentes is similar to the
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A generic term used in the United States for inexpensive, pink-hued, usually sweet, sparkling wine. pink champagne is generally made via the Charmat process or with artificially induced carbonation. See also Champagne.
see Pinot Gris
see Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc
[PEE-noh BLAHN (BLAHNGK)]
There is much confusion about this white-wine grape. Pinot Blanc is not related to Chardonnay as once believed. Adding to the confusion about Pinot Blanc is that much of what is called Pinot Blanc in Australia is really Chardonnay, and some of the Pinot Blanc vines in California have been identified as Melon de Bourgogne. Pinot Blanc grapes produce comely dry white wines that are often compared to Chardonnay. They are, however, generally not as complex or flavorful as Chardonnay. Pinot
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see Chenin Blanc
see Pinot Gris
see Chardonnay
The New Wine Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Copyright © (1) 2003, 1995 by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
