Tamburlaine Bull In A China Shop Half Cut Piquette 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Prickly, tropical & low-alc

This is your “summer sip” with personality: lightly sparkling, low in alcohol and super refreshing. Expect herbal citrus and fruit florals on the nose, then a gentle prickle on the palate—like a mild kombucha—with lively, bright fruit. It’s lightly off-dry, aromatic and dangerously easy to drink.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• Piquette-style: made from Gewürztraminer & Sauvignon Blanc skins (re-hydrated and fermented)
• Lightly sparkling, low-alcohol and lightly off-dry
• Herbal citrus, fruit florals, honey and rose-petal notes with a kombucha-like “prickle”

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Herbal citrus and fruit florals lead, then a lightly fizzy, kombucha-like prickle on the palate. You’ll also pick up honey and rose-petal notes from the Gewürztraminer influence, with a lively fruitiness that finishes refreshing and moreish.

Winemaking

Made as a piquette: organic Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer skins are re-hydrated and fermented, creating a lighter, gently sparkling, lower-alcohol style (piquette = “prickle”). It’s a clever, low-waste way to turn grape skins into something fun and seriously drinkable.

Vineyard & Vintage

From organically managed NSW fruit, designed to be all about freshness, aromatics and easy drinking. Think picnic-friendly, beach-friendly, “one more glass” friendly.

Why We Love It

Because it’s sparkling-ish, low-alc, and full of flavour—perfect when you want something lighter than wine but more interesting than soda. It’s also a great gateway bottle if you’re curious about piquette (or if you love kombucha and want a wine-adjacent cousin).

Food Pairing

Go salty, spicy and snacky: spring rolls, dumplings, chips-and-dip, Vietnamese salads, sushi, or grilled prawns. The gentle sweetness and prickle also make it a handy Spicy-Food Specialist.

Try matching this wine with →

• Vietnamese chicken noodle salad — Find a Recipe
• Salt & pepper calamari — Find a Recipe
• Vegetable spring rolls — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Picnic rugs, salty snacks, and a warm afternoon that turns into a golden-hour catch-up.

Cellaring

Drink young and chilled for maximum zip and prickle. This style is all about freshness.

Producer

Tamburlaine has been making wine since 1966 and began converting vineyards to organic production in 1998. The Bull In A China Shop range is where they have a bit of fun—playful, modern styles that still keep quality and drinkability front and centre.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this lighter, prickly, low-alc vibe, try these next (including two from other producers):

• Juicy WA piquette with tropical-herbal refreshment — Freehand Honey Piquette 2021
• Dry, cloudy pét-nat with orchard fruit and bready charm — Cowpunk Natural Pet Nat 2023
• Perfumed, dry and zesty — Tamburlaine Point 65 Gewürztraminer 2024

FAQ

What is a piquette?

Piquette is a lighter, lower-alcohol drink made by re-fermenting grape skins with water. The name comes from the French for “prickle”—a nod to the gentle fizz you often get in the glass.

What does this one taste like?

Herbal citrus and fruit florals, a gentle kombucha-like prickle, and a lively, bright fruit finish. There are also honey and rose-petal hints thanks to the Gewürztraminer.

Is it sweet?

It’s lightly off-dry—more “just a touch of sweetness” than sweet-sweet. That makes it perfect with salty snacks and spice.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

How should I serve it?

Serve it cold, like a spritz (6–8°C). It’s at its best straight from the fridge.

Who will love this wine?

If you like kombucha, spritzes, or lighter low-alcohol drinks—and you want something fun, fizzy-ish and flavourful—this is your bottle. Perfect for picnics, beach days and spicy snacks.

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