Left Foot Charley, Old Mission Peninsula (Michigan) Pinot Blanc 2017

  Pinot Blanc is an overlooked variety in the USA.  A few producers have recognized the inherently pleasurable style of the wine and are working to enhance its reputation.  Left Foot Charley is located in Traverse City, Michigan — the hub of a burgeoning wine industry.  The fruit for their 2017 Pinot Blanc is from four vineyards on the Old Mission Peninsula.  Tempered by the influence of Lake Michigan, the grapes ripen beautifully here in most years although ill-timed frosts and hailstorms are constant worries.  The 2017 Pinot Blanc shows ripe pear, Rainier cherry and citrus fruits at the nose with hints of jasmine and ginger.  It combines juicy, fresh pear and citrus fruit with a delectably rich texture.  It’s a perfect warm-weather white that will be a fine companion for your favorite finfish or shellfish recipe.