May 31st, 2023
Decanter: Picpoul makes a splash in America
In a new article from Decanter regarding Picpoul's growing popularity among American winemakers and consumers, Tablas Creek is highlighted for introducing the variety to the United States. From the article:
‘Its ability to retain acids in a warm climate like ours is invaluable and in sync with the broader move in the market toward whites with more freshness and higher acids,’ emphasizes Haas. He adds that the main issue that the Picquepol grape faces is late ripening in France which isn’t a hurdle in California.'