Wine Library Alta Loma Vineyard
2022 Picpoul Blanc – Alta Loma Vineyard
100% Picpoul Blanc
- Vintage2022
- 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
- 12.8%
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 504
Tasting Notes
Dry, nutty, and floral, this wine has depth and sophistication compared to other playful white wines. Medium-bodied, the palate is creamy without being oaky, with a long, clean finish. Notes of stone, apricot, tropical pineapple, and more can be found in the wine's bouquet.
Winemaking
Fermented for 34 days at 49 degrees in stainless steel tank. Aged for 5 months in stainless steel tanks with lees stirring for 3 months.
Varieties: 100% Picpoul Blanc
Tech Specs: Alcohol: 12.8% | RS: 0.64 g/L
Serving Temperature: 45 ̊F
Food Pairing
soft, bloomy rind cheese, vegetable-based dishes, and Thai food.
The Vineyard
Texas High Plains
Alta Loma Vineyard is a spectacular growing site in the Texas High Plains, owned and farmed by the Burran and Floyed families. Established in 2016 with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainable in the region. Their sandy loam soil is well-drained, suited to the hardy varieties they've selected to plant.
Alta Loma Vineyard, Texas High Plains AVA. Established in 2016 by the Burran and Floyd families with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainable in the region. Age of Vines: 6 years. Soil Type: Sandy loam. Elevation: 3,200 ft.