2021 Mercer Petillant Picpoul

A fruit bomb Central Ranges Pet Nat that will explode in your mouth, not in your hands

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The Mercer Petillant Picpoul takes a relatively obscure grape variety and puts a new spin on it, resulting in a fragrant and charming wine.

Primarily grown in the Rhone and Languedoc regions of France, Picpoul is slowly gaining in popularity in Australia. The Mercer shows a rich array of aromas and flavours: citrus, brine, lemon myrtle, chalk and melon. The acidity is high and refreshing, and while there's a light fizz, there's not too much funkiness. The little bit of added Chardonnay gives the wine a bit more verve and interest on the palate.

Drink it now by itself or pop it open and enjoy it as an aperitif with light snacks.

91 Points - "Straw yellow with a cloudy appearance. Luckily this one wasn’t a gusher. Chicken brine, salt, chalk, dried lemon, sand, yellow melon and lemon myrtle. Dry and clean. There’s actually some good fruit underneath the (expected) chalky texture and sharp acidity. Aperitif style that is pleasantly classy." Regan Drew (vinonotebook)

Picpoul Blanc and Chardonnay evolve into a refined Petillant. Unfiltered, wild ferment with a little bit of fizz, this is the ideal aperitif. Delicacy juxtapose with gonzo funk.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Sparkling
Variety Picpoul
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Critic Score 91
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Crown

Mercer

Hunter Valley native Aaron Mercer has been involved in the wine game for over 20 years, starting from the very bottom, scrubbing tanks.

While he has experience across the globe, he’s made a name for himself in Australia through his previous role at organic pioneers, Tamburlaine.

Now back in the Hunter, Aaron sources sustainably grown fruit from across NSW for his wines.

This is an exciting new project, part of a new wave of NSW producers doing things their own way. With a great range of wines, it a label to keep your eyes on.

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