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Birichino

Besson Vineyard Vieilles Vignes Grenache

8.932 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

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BirichinoCentral Coast, CaliforniaGrenache
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Vinny Eng
9.8

Birichino Grenache VV Besson Vineyard Central Coast 2011. Ma'am, you are a smokin' hot girll with boldly seasoned BBQ!

Birichino Grenache VV Besson Vineyard Central Coast 2011. Ma'am, you are a smokin' hot girll with boldly seasoned BBQ!

1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2013
Eric Sothern
8.8

Grenache from CA without the heat. Savory, with rich fruit on display, but not too much that it overwhelms the non-fruit flavors. I wish it had a touch more cut, but really pleasing.

Grenache from CA without the heat. Savory, with rich fruit on display, but not too much that it overwhelms the non-fruit flavors. I wish it had a touch more cut, but really pleasing.

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2013
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

8.9

I love these wines.

I love these wines.

Sep 6th, 2014
Peter Eastlake

Wine Director Vintage Berkeley, Outside Lands, Googamooga

8.8

Faux-cluse. Can there be another ten of these CA? Gulpy...

Faux-cluse. Can there be another ten of these CA? Gulpy...

Sep 5th, 2013
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.0

Such a deal @ $20 for 101 year old Grenache vines and elegant wine

Such a deal @ $20 for 101 year old Grenache vines and elegant wine

Jul 24th, 2013
Sabra Lewis

Beautiful old vine Grenache

Beautiful old vine Grenache

Feb 1st, 2015
Grayson Hartley

Winemaker David Girard Vineyards

Spirited and very enjoyable

Spirited and very enjoyable

Jul 6th, 2014
Michael Brown
9.5

A lovely surprise. Bright garnet color, great acidity and nicely aged tannic structure. Notes of tart cherries and fresh herbs.

A lovely surprise. Bright garnet color, great acidity and nicely aged tannic structure. Notes of tart cherries and fresh herbs.

Jul 11th, 2017
Austen Ito
8.8

Cherries, vanilla, Peppery, earth nose. Cherries, vanilla with smoke and toast. Jammy. Lots of oak and acidity. Light +. Didn't like this at $28

Cherries, vanilla, Peppery, earth nose. Cherries, vanilla with smoke and toast. Jammy. Lots of oak and acidity. Light +. Didn't like this at $28

Apr 16th, 2015
Jordan Skinner
8.4

Light and flavorful. Beautiful label

Light and flavorful. Beautiful label

Jan 27th, 2015