Jun 28th, 2025
The Press Democrat: Picpoul Blanc Is a Rare White Variety That Meets the Moment
We were happy to see ourselves included in this spotlight on Picpoul Blanc, a grape that’s quietly winning fans across California for its vibrant acidity, drought tolerance, and versatility. The article traces the variety’s rise from obscurity to cult favorite and notes Tablas Creek’s foundational role in bringing it to the U.S. From the article
As California winemakers look for grape varieties more tolerant to drought and heat, plantings of a rare French grape native to the Languedoc region of southern France are likely to rise. Picpoul Blanc, with only 48 acres bearing fruit in the state, has great growing potential.
