Applesauce and minerals play. Bumblebees and such swarm round and about which gives this wine buzz but as much as 2016...Cause that year...Acid spoke more in 2016 which I kick myself for not documenting here: 2016 was magic. but what the heck here 2017 is yup new world balanced and fun and maybe earthier gulper! All in all Birichino does good things
Applesauce and minerals play. Bumblebees and such swarm round and about which gives this wine buzz but as much as 2016...Cause that year...Acid spoke more in 2016 which I kick myself for not documenting here: 2016 was magic. but what the heck here 2017 is yup new world balanced and fun and maybe earthier gulper! All in all Birichino does good things
1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2018
Not at all happy with this Chenin Blanc - least favorite one I’ve tried so far. Nose is cloyingly sweet and then the wine tastes of rubber and salt. Some cheese maybe? I’m getting salt and funk. But I’d much rather eat a good cheese then. Not surprised this wine is from central California, I’ve had bad luck (e.g. rubbery wines) from there. Drinking it more I am getting a raw chicken taste.
Not at all happy with this Chenin Blanc - least favorite one I’ve tried so far. Nose is cloyingly sweet and then the wine tastes of rubber and salt. Some cheese maybe? I’m getting salt and funk. But I’d much rather eat a good cheese then. Not surprised this wine is from central California, I’ve had bad luck (e.g. rubbery wines) from there. Drinking it more I am getting a raw chicken taste.
Jan 31st, 2021
Wow! Pure summer in a glass...who drinks rose..any rose..when this Chenin Blanc is available. Utterly crushable..lemon, lime, yuzu...capable of removing a couple coats of enamel with the electric acidity. Low ABV..no noticeable oak. Kicking myself that I only bought 2. In the running for bargain of the year!
Wow! Pure summer in a glass...who drinks rose..any rose..when this Chenin Blanc is available. Utterly crushable..lemon, lime, yuzu...capable of removing a couple coats of enamel with the electric acidity. Low ABV..no noticeable oak. Kicking myself that I only bought 2. In the running for bargain of the year!
Sep 8th, 2019
Neutral barrel aged and light. A bit floral at the hind palate but still light overall and not crisp but a bit bright. Versatile wine. We are serving it as the white at our wedding.
Neutral barrel aged and light. A bit floral at the hind palate but still light overall and not crisp but a bit bright. Versatile wine. We are serving it as the white at our wedding.
Aug 23rd, 2019
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
