Yesterday while visiting a winery in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, we had the opportunity to taste a white Pinot Noir. We were at Rockbridge Vineyard in Rockbridge County and the first wine we were offered was the Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir 2009. This white Pinot Noir was a light yellow color and offered peach notes. It had sparkling wine characteristics without the effervescence. There were peach notes on the aftertaste.

A white Pinot Noir is unusual so when you have the opportunity to taste it, give it a try. Which do you prefer a traditional red Pinot Noir or a white Pinot Noir?

Cheers! Kathy