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.
90 pts - Mike Bennie (The Winefront)I once went to a party in the Hunter Valley where some local winemakers got some goats off the property and ushered them onto the dance floor. Was chaos, was fun. The House of Pain hosted many a wild party, back in the day. Pig In The House a different thing. Organic certified. Delightful drinking in a simple guise. A sunny, bright, ripe citrus focussed white wine with dashes of brine, green capsicum, crunchy green pear, green apple in the mix. It’s straightforward but you can’t deny the drinkability. And a bit more personality than rote sauvignon blanc or riesling made 101, let’s say. Worthy stuff.
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