Birichino

Old Vines Saint Georges Zinfandel

8.863 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Such a unique take on Zinfandel. Lower alcohol and much more red-fruited than is typical, the nose has great purity of cherry and raspberry compote, crushed rock, and a dusting of baking spice. In the mouth it’s got great flavor concentration in an aerodynamically lean package. Intense red fruit and lots of crushed rock. Great acids. A perfect summer Zin. This winery never disappoints, in my experience.

Such a unique take on Zinfandel. Lower alcohol and much more red-fruited than is typical, the nose has great purity of cherry and raspberry compote, crushed rock, and a dusting of baking spice. In the mouth it’s got great flavor concentration in an aerodynamically lean package. Intense red fruit and lots of crushed rock. Great acids. A perfect summer Zin. This winery never disappoints, in my experience.

Jul 10th, 2023
Douglas Braun

2017 Vintage Old Vine “Central Coast” stewed strawberries medium minus acidity little high Alcohol

2017 Vintage Old Vine “Central Coast” stewed strawberries medium minus acidity little high Alcohol

Nov 13th, 2019
Amanda Rehn

Perfect in every way. Light bright and pretty. Zin, you say? Low alcohol - 13.5%. Fresh mt Rainer cherry, plum, spice- cleansing acidity- lingering, sultry finish.
Rocks.

Perfect in every way. Light bright and pretty. Zin, you say? Low alcohol - 13.5%. Fresh mt Rainer cherry, plum, spice- cleansing acidity- lingering, sultry finish.
Rocks.

2 people found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
Liza Mueller

Favorite wine on our Sept 2015 CA trip. Smooth and light but tons of flavor. Fruity but not overly sweet or sticky.

Favorite wine on our Sept 2015 CA trip. Smooth and light but tons of flavor. Fruity but not overly sweet or sticky.

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

Light, lean and easy to drink. Fruits are ripe, blue and black. Slightly stewed. Some light black earth and sandy minerals with decent acidity. Refreshing.

Light, lean and easy to drink. Fruits are ripe, blue and black. Slightly stewed. Some light black earth and sandy minerals with decent acidity. Refreshing.

Jul 2nd, 2016
Chris MacLean

Shouldn't a zin with 13% have more acidity??

Shouldn't a zin with 13% have more acidity??

Jan 15th, 2016
Alicia Cypress

Lots of acid, lush mouth feel yet still a bit on the lighter side.

Lots of acid, lush mouth feel yet still a bit on the lighter side.

Feb 18th, 2015
Dan Casagrande

2020

Dec 2nd, 2023
michael pandolfo

Love this wine! If you are expecting a punch in the mouth fruit bomb…. Go elsewhere. This is all about finesse. Dusty red fruit, very expressive bouquet, medium tannins.

Love this wine! If you are expecting a punch in the mouth fruit bomb…. Go elsewhere. This is all about finesse. Dusty red fruit, very expressive bouquet, medium tannins.

Jun 10th, 2022
Eric

Water with a hint of red food coloring.

Water with a hint of red food coloring.

Dec 4th, 2021