bottles labeled pinot blanc offer fruity aromas, often of apple, citrus fruit, and floral characteristics. bottles that are varietally pure, although more difficult to find, provide stronger floral characteristics, stone fruits and a headier minerality. regardless of their exact composition, most wines under the label 'pinot blanc' are rather high in acidity and are vinified in tank, though more prestigious examples are fermented in large, 100% used oak barrels. pinot blanc wines are usually made for immediate consumption.