Blanc du Bois – 2014

The Blanc du Bois category featured 19 wines (10 producers and 2 estate vineyards) that came from grapes sourced from across the state; 19 (100%) were appellated Texas. The prices of the wines submitted ranged from $15 to $45 ($24 category average) and included the following: 1 from the 2011 vintage, 7 from the 2012 vintage and 11 from 2013 vintage.

The Top 5 Rated Blanc du Bois’:

1. William Chris Vineyards, Texas, Blanc du Bois, Brut, 2013 – Highly Recommended – $35

2. Lost Oak Winery, Texas, Blanc du Bois, 2012 – Recommended – $17

3. The Vineyard at Florence, Texas (Estate – Williamson County), ‘Aurelia’ 2012 – Recommended – $35

4. Haak Vineyard & Winery, Texas, Blanc du Bois, Semi-Sweet, 2012 – Recommended – $15

5. Tres 10 Solutions, Texas, Blanc du Bois, ‘Stache’ 2013 – Recommended –  $30