Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
    • What is a Reverse Wine Snob?
    • The Rating System
    • Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • Best of Lists by Category
  • Aldi®
  • Costco®
  • Trader Joe’s®
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
  • Contact
    • Submit Samples
    • Contact Info

Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc – Far From Ordinary

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: June 25, 2019

An extremely tasty small production wine from North Carolina, the Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc.

Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc – Far From Ordinary

Vidal Blanc from Souther Williams vineyard in Western North Carolina.

This post is sponsored by Pleb Urban Winery:
Asheville’s only urban winery is an unconventional space to enjoy wine, art, and community. Using old world methods, we produce small batch craft wines with locally sourced grapes from Western North Carolina.

The Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc is most commonly available in a 500ml or 1L growler size at the winery. A 750ml bottle has an SRP of $19.50.

From the winery:

Barrel fermented and aged on lees.
Deep golden color with baked peaches, pie crust, honeysuckle.

10.8% Alcohol

Vidal Blanc is a hybrid grape, a crossing of Ugni Blanc and another hybrid variety known as Rayon d’Or. It was created back in the 1930s in France for cognac production there. And while it is no longer grown in France, the grape was found to be quite well-suited to cool climates. As such it has prospered throughout the US and Canada, often being made into ice wine in very cold areas. It seems that it also does surprisingly well in Western North Carolina.

The 2018 Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc opens with an enticing aroma chock full of peach, lemon and grapefruit as well as a little orange rind, honeysuckle and just a touch of almond. Tasting the wine reveals continuing flavors of peach plus citrus, pear and more. It has similar flavors to the nose but fruit is more candied when tasting. With a lively mouthfeel and a nice level of sweetness, it’s really quite delicious. It ends with a long and satisfying finish — so satisfying, that it’s really hard not to take another sip! This is some tasty North Carolina wine.

2018 Pleb Urban Winery Vidal Blanc

TASTE: 9       COST: 1
OVERALL RATING: 7

Recommended Buy

Published: June 25, 2019 Filed Under: North Carolina

<< Dama de Roca Garnacha – A Solid Payout
Grilos Reserva Red – Wow! >>

About Jon Thorsen

Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great grape without breaking the bank. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest and join my Facebook Group to chat about wine.

Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals
Limited Time Offers. Amazing Discounts. Don't Miss Out!
Twitter 224,380Followers
Facebook 97,141Fans
Instagram 19,350Followers

Best Of Lists!

The Best Red Blends Under $20!

The Best Red Blends Under $20

The Best WInes at Costco - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Wines at Costco

The Best Merlot - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Merlot Under $20

The Best Sparkling Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Sparkling Wines

The Best Wines at Trader Joe's - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks

The Best Wines at Trader Joe’s

The Best Sauvignon Blanc - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Sauvignon Blanc Under $20

Read All Of Our Best Of Lists Here!

Featured Articles

The Best Chianti Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Chianti Under $20

Vinho Verde - Modern Wines With A Whole Lot of History

Vinho Verde – Modern Wines With A Whole Lot of History

2020 Best Red Wines Under $20

The 2020 Best Red Wines Under $20

Reverse Wine Snob: How to Buy and Drink Great Wine without Breaking the Bank

What is a Reverse Wine Snob?

The Best Wine From Argentina Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks

The Best Wines From Argentina Under $20

The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

Order The Book on Amazon!

.

How To Drink Great Wine…Without Breaking The Bank

Tired of wasting money on crappy wine? Sign up for our free guide!

About Me

Maximizing your wine dollars since 2011! Independent wine consumer helping millions of people (2.7 million visitors in 2020 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank including through our exclusive Insider Deals. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob don't forget to sign up for our free guide! Want to chat about wine? Join our Facebook Group!

Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

Copyright © 2011–2021 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy