Bonny Doon Picpoul 2024 750ml

Steven - Wine Specialist, Pasadena

Why let international trade squabbles dictate what’s in your glass? Import tariffs on French wines can easily inflate bottle prices, but savvy drinkers know you can bypass the markup without sacrificing.  Enter California’s own interpretation of classic French varietals—crafted right in our backyard. 

This wine comes straight from the cool breezes of California’s Central Coast. Picpoul—translating literally from French as the "lip-stinger"—is legendary in southern France for its mouthwatering, high-voltage acidity. Bonny Doon captures that exact coastal French magic without the added tariff burden.

On the nose, expect an energetic splash of citrus peel, lime zest, and subtle white flowers underpinned by a hint of oceanic salinity. The palate is razor-sharp, lean, and intensely refreshing, bursting with tart green apple, underripe white peach, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Thanks to its bracing structure, this bottle thrives alongside food like raw oysters on the half shell, grilled sardines, or pan-cooked cod with lemon. Light salads or goat cheese crostini. Green chile salsa or anything featuring fresh herbs and bright citrus.

Another Tariff Sheriff Steve “Pic” for affordable summer fun by the “Poul”!