Chateau Bianca Winery is a family owned and operated winery established in the mid-1980’s. The annual production is intentionally small and committed to high quality, while simultaneously offering an exceptional value. The majority of the production includes Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. There is also a limited production of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Marechal Foch, Chardonnay, Ruby Port, Vin de Glace, and Gluhwein, a hot-spiced wine from an old family recipe.
The Wetzel Family owns and operates the 100-acre winery, vineyard, tasting room and bed and breakfast. Winemaker Andreas Wetzel’s attention to detail consistently results in many prestigious wine awards. Andreas’ great-grandfather began wine production in the region of Wurzburg, Germany. This love of winemaking continues, four generations later, here in the United States.
As demand continues to grow for these premium wines, case production and vineyard acreage have expanded as well. Annual production is limited to 12,000 cases, allowing the maintenance of strict quality control and the opportunity to market these products outside Oregon. With a commitment to quality and value, we have developed an excellent mix of products, certain to satisfy the novice, as well as appeal to those with more eclectic tastes
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Riesling
This beautiful wine has peach, apricot and nectarine character that
emerge on the palate and continue through to the finish. The crisp
acid helps balance the touch of sweetness. I like the rippling acidity
in this wine - it expresses the qualities that a good riesling
should have.
Serve with spicy foods, dishes with fresh fruits, or chill a glass and watch the world go by.
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Chateau Bianca Riesling 2008 shelf talker (pdf)
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Gewurtztraminer
A very floral and prominent citrus aroma appears at first sip. There is
also an accompanying creaminess that is light and pleasant. Hints of
nutmeg and clove along with baking spice aromas of cinnamon or allspice
create a very dry and light bodied wine. This Gewurztraminer has
enough flavor to stand up to ethnic foods such as Thai, Mexican, Indian
or Chinese dishes. Plenty of flavor to satisfy.
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Chardonnay
A stainless steel chardonnay, the wine exhibits floral and citrus notes, where the citrus leans more toward lemon zest, grapefruit or lime and the floral notes perhaps reflect some pear.
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Pinot Noir Cellar Select
Red fruit characteristics in both flavor
and aroma, particularly raspberry,
cranberry, red cherry and even blueberry. Because of the predominance of
red fruits, there is a definite tangy quality in the flavor. This is a
light to medium bodied wine and has no harsh tannins, and a fairly
strong amount of acidity toward the finish. This firm acidity would make
for a fine pairing with any Italian food dishes.
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Vin de Glace
For those of us that truly love sweet wines, or would rather have a
glass of dessert wine instead of dessert. Made of Estate
Pinot Blanc grapes that have been freezer-frozen, it is tantalizingly honeyed and has a delightful
nectar-like quality.
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