Color: Pale straw, vibrant. 
Nose: The Picpoul Blanc is a mildly aromatic wine demonstrating varietal Beurre Bosc pear and ripe lime, as well as an evident ocean spray saline quality.
Palate: The aromas follow onto the palate and are complimented with a delicate structure, which adds to the food friendliness of the wine. This wine is a great accompaniment to oysters, seafood in general, and sunny afternoons.
Pairings: Picpoul, or Piquepoul if you prefer, or even Picapoll, is grown in the Rhône and Languedoc regions of France, with a little in the Catalonia district in Spain as well, but it fell out of favour for many years. It is making a comeback and it has been in this country for a bit over a decade. Early signs are extremely promising. This example from the Central Ranges region of NSW, shows some of the typical pears, limes and saline nature of the variety. Pale yellow in colour, the nose reveals aromas of citrus, peaches, pears, bath salts, florals and minerals. An intriguing style with lots to like, the wine is balanced with energy and very good length. A fine line of acidity runs the full journey. The finish gives us characters reminiscent of fields of lavender. Enjoy over the next half dozen years.
Winsor Dobbin (Wine of the Week)Piquepoul, also known as Picpoul, or Picapoll, is a white grape that is seen at its best in the southern Languedoc region of Mediterranean France, where it is enjoyed with fresh local oysters. It is known for its fresh and bright acid and was only planted in Australia in the 2010s. This impressive version comes from the O'Dea family from Windowrie in the Central Western Ranges of NSW, and is distributed by Single Vineyard Sellers. It is unoaked, showcasing first-run juice, grown and made organically, and designed to be enjoyed chilled it its youth. Such a fun summer wine with its pear, apple and lime zest characters. Pair with a seafood platter, or some fish fingers.
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