Windowrie Pig in the House Picpoul Blanc 2025
- 93
- $28
- Drink by: 2025-2031
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Picpoul, or Piquepoul if you prefer, or even Picapoll, is grown in the Rhône and Languedoc regions of France, with a little in the Catalonia district in Spain as well, but it fell out of favour for many years. It is making a comeback and it has been in this country for a bit over a decade. Early signs are extremely promising. This example from the Central Ranges region of NSW, shows some of the typical pears, limes and saline nature of the variety. Pale yellow in colour, the nose reveals aromas of citrus, peaches, pears, bath salts, florals and minerals. An intriguing style with lots to like, the wine is balanced with energy and very good length. A fine line of acidity runs the full journey. The finish gives us characters reminiscent of fields of lavender. Enjoy over the next half dozen years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
