Birichino - Saint Georges Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vines 2021
91/100
Vinous
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
"The perfect opportunity to (re)discover Zinfandel, THE Californian grape variety!"
Vines planted in 1922, an expressive terroir, an iconic California grape variety... All the ingredients come together in this superb wine, with fresh aromas of plum, blackberry, and cranberry. A Californian wine in all its glory! • Screw cap
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Eye
Bright ruby red color
Nose
Aromas of plum, strawberry, blackberry, and cherry, as well as more subtle notes of cranberry and herbs.
Mouth
Lively and tense attack, notes of allspice, licorice, and red fruit, tannic and spicy finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with beef stew, rabbit à la dijonnaise, roasted lamb shank...
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)
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