Picpoul

La Chapelle du Bastion

Picpoul de Pinet

Very bright and refreshing with citrus and saline notes. Paired so lovely with Cajun shrimp and French fries. — 12 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Adelaida Vineyard Grenache Blanc Blend 2022

Ron R
9.1

Tilting more towards a sweeter style on the palate. Light and zippy mouthfeel with nice volume. I really enjoyed this as my first drink after a dry January. We are certainly reducing our alcohol consumption going forward. Life is better without it.
Centurion, NYC.
— 3 months ago

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Vino Joe

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Thank you very much I was curious. I agree fries is not a high bar. Sorry to hear but - you can’t ever go wrong with Avra. Haven’t tried that newer location yet.
Somm David T

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@Ron R Spoken like a true wise man following the data. Same but mine is January & February.
Ron R

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@David T, that’s a great idea. It was an anti-climax when we restarted drinking again. We are still talking about go-forward plans, but it seems like we will drink on Fridays/Saturdays only…

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Esprit Blanc de Tablas Roussanne Blend 2022

Tablas Creek is the world's first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard in addition to Biodynamic Viticulture and the pioneer California Rhone’s movement in Paso Robles AVA, which has a pedigree and collaboration between the Haas family & Perrin’s from Cháteau Beaucastel in Rhône, France by the mid 80’s.

The V.2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc is their flagship white blend of 33% Roussanne, 32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 8% Clairette Blanche, 8% Picardan, and 5% Bourboulenc that were chosen from the top lots of 6 white Rhone varieties propagated from budwood cuttings from the Château de Beaucastel estate.

This is an incredibly complex white like no other; mineral-driven, savory, with a nice green sliced apple aromatic notes. On the palate, the mix of lemon and pineapple with some hint of salinity twist your tongue nicely. The overall mouthfeel combining the array of tropical fruits, herbs and the intense long, but not-overpowering finish makes it a top-notch white that differentiate from many produced in the Adelaida District in Paso. A truly winner!
— 3 hours ago

Hugues Beaulieu

Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Picpoul Blanc 2023

Went well with fondue. Sweet and balanced, crisp and clear like sipping on an apple. — 2 months ago

Turtle Rock

Willow White Paso Robles Grenache Blanc Blend 2021

Thanksgiving 🦃Wines & Champagne 🍾 Cheers👍🏻👏🏻
— 5 months ago

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Hugues Beaulieu

Hugues de Beauvignac Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Blanc 2023

Lovely yellow, taste of citrus and green grass, very good finish. Dry with crisp, clean taste. — a month ago

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Domaine Guillemarine

Picpoul-de-Pinet Picpoul Blanc 2023

An abundantly crispy, well-textured citrus scented, and lemony zingy driven, palpable floral notes with hints of ripe Quincy pear. Bone dry, eminent acidity on the palate. Great summer wine that pairs exceptionally with seafood, veggies dishes with creamy sauce, or even raw fish like sashimi and sushi. Never disappoints! — a month ago

K Vintners

Charlotte Walla Walla Valley Mourvedre Blend 2013

Washington State Rhône-style blend of Mourvèdre (45%), Grenache (31%), Syrah (12%), Counoise (8%), Grenache Blanc (2%) and Picpoul (2%). Bright ruby color. Aromas of black raspberry, kirsch, dried rose petals and herbs as well as smoked meat. Dark fruit on the palate as well as black olives, tobacco and black pepper. A bit of pleasant bitterness on the long finish. Fine grained tannins and a silky texture. Quite savory with a touch of Brett. A fine example of a wine that has benefited from proper aging. Spectacular vintage of this underrated wine. — 5 months ago

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John Howard

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Oooh nice. Want to try this.

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc Paso Robles Roussanne Blend 2012

Some bottle variation on these, but this one was excellent. — 7 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Used to visit the winery. Prices kind of took of.