2024 Picpoul Blanc

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2024 Picpoul Blanc

Nolan Ranch, Alisos Canyon

Tasting notes

Inspired by the delicious Picpoul Blancs of France—made to reflect a unique California style. This wine carries the acidity this grape is best known for, but brings along with it a lot of California sunshine. Fruity, zippy, great textures, complexity, and deliciousness all combine to show what California Picpoul can be.

Production notes

Picked the last week of October. Gently pressed and settled in tank for two days before racking to barrel. Native barrel fermented over three weeks in neutral oak and select new oak barrels with a special burgundy toast. About 50% allowed to complete ML for complexity. Aged on fine lees for 10 months prior to bottling.

Appellation	Alisos Canyon
Vineyard	Nolan Ranch
Alcohol	12.50%
Volume	750 ml
Cases Produced	125

Wine Enthusiast, 91 points A darker yellow shade in the glass, this bottling hits the nose with golden apple and tangerine peel aromas that are cut by a steely minerality. The palate is rounded with Meyer lemon, light peach and toasted nut flavors. — Matt Kettmann

This 2024 Picpoul comes from the Alisos Canyon AVA. Right away this offers a smooth entry with copious minerals and good volume. Cantaloupe and white peach flavors mingle well with sweet gooseberry on the palate. Drink 2025-2031- 91 points — Owen Bargreen