Pinot noir blanc

[Maheesh]

Due to various factors I don’t think I’ll harvest enough Pinot noir to fill my 15 gallon barrel, thus I’m considering making a blanc from it…anyone ever do this?

 

[VinesnBines]

There is a winery in Virginia that makes Pinot Noir Gris. It is a best seller. The idea was hatched when the grapes started to rot but the rot was just on the skin. They pressed and made a gris/ white. Not sure why not a blanc.

 

[winemaker81]

I've made a white from Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a common technique, e.g., White Zinfandel.

What are you going to fill the barrel with?

 

[Maheesh]

Likely a holding solution