Windowrie Central Ranges Sakura Picpoul Blanc 2024

Great to see grapes like this emerging for drinkers to try. Originally from the Rhone and Languedoc in France and Catalonia in Spain, it has a few names, but for me, I’ll go with Picpoul. Gros Plant and Enrageat Blanc just don’t have the same level of appeal or pizzazz. From the Central Ranges, this is lemon straw in colour. There is good intensity, depth and concentration, and a rustic note does emerge but the aromas of figs, citrus and herbals takes the lead. There is a flick of complexity with a crisp, minerally texture, with bright acidity and very good length. This is delicious so enjoy it over the next five to six years.