Wine Library Alta Loma Vineyard
2024 Picpoul Blanc – Alta Loma Vineyard
100% Picpoul
- Vintage2024
- TypeWhite
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardAlta Loma Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2029
When to drink it
In its primeDrink now to 2029
- ABV
- 11.5%
- TA
- 6.06 g/L
- pH
- 3.69
- RS
- 0.27 g/L
- Cases Made
- 626
- 94 pts Cristaldi & Co. 2025
Tasting Notes
"Loads of aromatic and flavor intensity with a plush, silky character that's incredibly enticing. Fleshy pear is nuanced by white floral notes, while crushed almonds and river stone minerality add texture on the palate. The long finish brings richer lemon oil tones with building intensity and complexity." - Jonathan Cristaldi, Cristaldi & Co., 94 points (October 2025)
Winemaking
Variety: 100% Picpoul
Fermented in stainless steel tank for 34 days. Aged in stainless steel tank for 6 months.
ABV: 11.5% | pH: 3.69 | TA: 6.06 g/L | RS: 0.27 g/L
Serve at 49°F
Food Pairing
any seafood you would squeeze a lemon over, or any salad that would go with a vinaigrette.
The Vineyard
AVA: Texas High Plains
Alta Loma Vineyard is a spectacular growing site, owned and farmed by the Burran 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, suited to the hardy varieties they've selected to plant.
Alta Loma Vineyard, Terry County. Age of Vines: 8 years. Soil Type: Sandy loam over limestone. Elevation: 3,281 ft.