A rare offering, the 2007 Picpoul, a varietal seldom encountered in the southern Rhone and even less frequently in California, exhibits floral and mineral notes as well as crisp, delicate, medium-bodied flavors. Drink it over the next year. Lone Madrone is the creation of Tablas Creek’s longtime winemaker, Neil Collins. I believe these are his first releases.Tel. (805) 238-0845