Wine Library Alta Loma Vineyard
2023 Picpoul Blanc – Alta Loma Vineyard
100% Picpoul Blanc
- Vintage2023
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardAlta Loma Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2029
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - chill wellDrink now to 2029
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 11.4%
- TA
- 5.29 g/L
- pH
- 3.24
- RS
- 0.37 g/L
- Cases Made
- 509
Tasting Notes
Bone dry, with a vibrant acidity balanced by fruitiness. Preserved lemon, zesty lime, sea salt, and lemongrass zip through notes of nectarine and pear. Light-bodied, but with enough aromatic intensity to pair to flavorful dishes. A long and clean finish is characteristic of our Picpoul.
Winemaking
Varieties: 100% Picpoul Blanc
Fermented in a stainless steel tank for 38 days. Aged in a stainless steel tank for five months.
ABV: 11.4% | pH:3.24 | TA:5.29 | RS:0.37
Serve at 49°F
Food Pairing
Spicy dishes, ceviche, bitter green salads with Champagne vinaigrette, and gazpacho.
The Vineyard
AVA: Texas High Plains
Alta Loma Vineyard is a spectacular growing site in the Texas High Plains, owned and farmed by the Burrna and Floyd families. Established in 2016 with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainability in the region. Their sandy loam soil is well-drained and suited to the hardy varieties they've selected to plant.
Alta Loma Vineyard, Texas High Plains AVA. Age of Vines: 7 years. Soil Type: Sandy loam. Elevation: 3,200 feet.