A cunning blend of two very dissimilar grape varieties, who have put their differences aside to unite in a really successful partnership. On the one hand, you have the nervous, jittery grape, Piquepoul, while on the other you have the languid, laid-back Roussanne. On its own, Piquepoul (as in Picpoul de Pinet) is fairly neutral in flavour, but has wonderfully perky acidity, whereas Roussanne is peachy and soft, but needs a crack of the whip. Together they have made a wine that is brisk and lively, yet sufficiently concentrated, so that it lingers on the palate to scatter its apricot, honey and grilled pineapple flavours. We put it through its paces with chicken gyoza, salmon tataki, prawn tempura, black miso cod and spicy california rolls and it neither overwhelmed nor surrendered to any of them. 12.5% alc. Drink now-2026.