Halter Ranch, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Picpoul 2020

 Raise your hand if you have ever tasted a sparkling Picpoul?  No?  I thought not.  Me neither.  But since this grape from southern France is known for its good acidity, then perhaps it does make sense.  This Halter Ranch bubbly has a lot of mousse and is quite refreshing and a little ripe fruitier than your standard Chardonnay-Pinot combo.  It has nice minerality and, surprisingly, noticeable tannins.  It is quite tasty, but it could use more crispness in the finish.