Vanessa Price, a trusted name in American wine
A respected sommelier and a familiar face on the Today Show, Vanessa Price regularly guides American viewers through seasonal wine picks. For this segment on drinks to bring to the beach, she put together a lineup built around ease, freshness, and effortless serving.
Her take on the Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2023 speaks for itself. She describes it as light, crisp, fresh, with a screwcap, which is nice for the beach, before summing it all up with a simple, appreciative “chef’s kiss.”
You can watch the full segment here: see the video on Today.com.
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Why this wine belongs at the beach
It’s no coincidence that Vanessa Price picked this Pinot Blanc for summer. The grape variety, known in Alsace since the 16th century, is prized for its freshness, its supple character, and how easily it pairs with both casual meals and aperitif moments. Sourced from the Saering and Spiegel vineyards along with the Bux and Bollenberg localities, it draws on the same Grand Cru terroir that defines the Domaines Schlumberger estate.
Its screwcap, chosen precisely for this kind of occasion, makes a real difference in everyday summer life. It opens and reseals without a corkscrew, a genuine advantage for a picnic, a boat outing, or an evening by the water with friends. It also keeps the wine well preserved if the bottle isn’t finished right away, with none of the risk that comes with a faulty cork.
Another point in its favor: this Pinot Blanc doesn’t need years in the cellar to be enjoyed. It’s ready to drink as soon as it’s bottled, making it an approachable, immediate companion, far from the sometimes intimidating idea that wine needs patience or expertise to appreciate. Fresh, thirst-quenching, and easy to understand, it fits perfectly with a relaxed, no-fuss way of enjoying wine.
A reflection of the Domaines Schlumberger philosophy
This recognition on American television captures something the Domaines Schlumberger has stood for since 1810: crafting Alsace wines rooted in serious terroir, yet always meant to be shared and understood with ease. The Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés, part of the classic range covering the estate’s seven Alsace grape varieties, embodies that spirit well.
Whether enjoyed on an Alsatian terrace or on an American beach, this wine keeps the same purpose: a simple, genuine moment of freshness, meant to be shared without ceremony.
Discover the Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2023
Curious to try the wine Vanessa Price recommended on the Today Show? Find all the details on the Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés on our website: domaines-schlumberger.fr/vins/gammes/pinot-blanc-les-princes-abbes.