Picpoul Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, fish tacos
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the rugged terroir of the Texas High Plains, McPherson Cellars' Picpoul Blanc is a testament to the visionary work of winemaker Kim McPherson, who recognized that Mediterranean varieties would thrive in the Lone Star State. Historically known in southern France as the 'lip-stinger' due to its naturally high, vibrant acidity, Picpoul Blanc has found an ideal home in the sandy loam soils and high-altitude vineyards of West Texas. The region's intense daytime heat fully ripens the fruit, while the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and cool desert nights preserve the grape's signature electric acidity. The resulting wine is a brilliant expression of Texas winemaking, showcasing bright citrus, green apple, and a distinct flinty minerality that challenges traditional expectations of Texas viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 by Andrew McPherson, continuing a family winemaking legacy begun in 1968, McPherson Wines is rooted in the picturesque Central Victoria region near Nagambie, Australia. Backed by generations of viticultural dedication, the estate combines state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with sustainably farmed vineyards across the Murray Darling and Goulburn Valley regions. The winery focuses on crafting vibrant, food-friendly, and expressive wines that highlight genuine regional character and accessible quality. McPherson is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning elegant Shiraz and rich Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp Chardonnay, aromatic Rhône blends, and fresh Mediterranean varietals.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Picpoul Blanc