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🥂 Episode 55: Picpoul – The Lip-stinger

Today, we’re diving into a zesty little number that’s as fun to drink as it is to say — Picpoul! Bright, fresh, and totally underrated, this crisp white grape from southern France might just become your new go-to for warm weather sipping (or really, anytime you’re craving something snappy and refreshing).

In this episode, you’ll discover: 
- What makes Picpoul de Pinet the superstar of the Picpoul grape family 
- Why the name "Picpoul" literally means "lip-stinger" (and how that says everything about its style) 
- How this grape channels sea breezes and sunshine from the shores of the Mediterranean 
- The best food pairings — from oysters and shrimp to fried chicken and goat cheese 
- Where Picpoul is popping up outside France (Texas lovers, take note!)

If you’re curious about off-the-beaten-path wines that totally overdeliver on freshness and flavor, give this one a listen — and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Want more fun grape discoveries? Stick around... there’s plenty more to pour. Cheers! 🥂

6 sec intro

21 sec outro