2022 Picpoul Blanc, Texas High Plains
Bending Branch Winery's signature white wine is brilliant and complex with refreshing fruit and acidity. Peachy aromas lead to flavors of lemon, pineapple, and Granny Smith apple in this summer sipper.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Picpoul Blanc
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Aging
6 months, unoaked
Fermentation
Stainless steel
Bottling Date
April 2023
Alcohol %
12.6
Wine Profile
Awards
Silver – 2024 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
Blend of Picpoul Blanc from two Texas High Plains vineyards – 68% from Rowland Taylor Vineyards and 32% from Timmons Estate Vineyard
Food Pairing Notes
Raw oysters, herb roasted chicken, filet of sole in tarragon cream sauce, prosciutto and brie on a baguette, crab and avocado salad, salmon with capers and butter, white chili, smoked pork chops, pasta with grilled shrimp and pesto, white clam pizza, sushi
Production
204 cases
Other Notes
Bending Branch Winery introduced Picpoul Blanc to Texas in 2009 and produced its first Estate Picpoul Blanc in 2011.