Lloyd Brothers Picpoul 2023
- 92
- $26
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When we find that special someone to (theoretically) spend the rest of our lives with, they are referred to as ‘end game’. This said person, displays attributes of longevity and loyalty. In the world of wine, Riesling would be its equivalent, however Picpoul would be the short term threat. Where young Riesling can be austere, Picpoul has vibrancy and vitality. And at 10.5% provides company without the headache. A reticent nose of green kiwi fruit when crunchy and underripe, steeped camomile tea and verbena. Undertones of green olive brine and wet slate are met on the palate with quartz like acidity. While starfruit and lemon infused water provide a gentle puckering that evolves into an intriguing chalky sherbert texture. Zippy youth is evident, but there is no immaturity. If I were a Riesling, I’d feel a little bit insecure!
Tijana is on a mission to take the intimidation out of wine. With a background in sales and marketing, she furthered her studies to complete WSET Levels 2 and 3. An advocate for chardonnay, she plans to use her position as Deputy Chair for Wine Communicators SA Chapter to break the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) stigma. If sentenced to death, her last meal would be freshly baked bread and salted butter paired with a glass of the best wine in the world - chardonnay of course.
