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Birichino

Besson Vineyard Vieilles Centenaires Grenache

8.874 ratings
8.722 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
Top Notes For
Trevin Hoekzema
10

One of the best wines we've ever had and so reasonable. Fruity like a Grenache should be but looks and feels like a Pinot Noir.

One of the best wines we've ever had and so reasonable. Fruity like a Grenache should be but looks and feels like a Pinot Noir.

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014
Rebecca Le Good
8.9

Modern style of grenache avoiding over extraction leaving soft and smooth tannins, red fruit and sweet spice. Well judged wine.

Modern style of grenache avoiding over extraction leaving soft and smooth tannins, red fruit and sweet spice. Well judged wine.

Dec 20th, 2015
Cody Ewers
9.5

Deliciously fruity; Pinot-like color and acidity. Good funk as soon as you open and it blows off as the wine opens up and gets better as you sip. 20 bucks?! Easy choice. Back label description is articulate and smart.

Deliciously fruity; Pinot-like color and acidity. Good funk as soon as you open and it blows off as the wine opens up and gets better as you sip. 20 bucks?! Easy choice. Back label description is articulate and smart.

May 13th, 2015
Julien Marchand
8.8

Du côté buvabilité de la grenache... Super bien fait et sera en rotation régulière cet été!

Du côté buvabilité de la grenache... Super bien fait et sera en rotation régulière cet été!

May 8th, 2015
Robbie Ward
8.1

So light, so fragrant. Needs a sunny day, al-fresco to shine. Cold, damp, dark London evening didn't help

So light, so fragrant. Needs a sunny day, al-fresco to shine. Cold, damp, dark London evening didn't help

Jan 17th, 2015
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

9.2

Seriously impressed with this producer. Excellent screw capped $20 Grenache. Alcohol doesn't scream. Beautiful red fruit.

Seriously impressed with this producer. Excellent screw capped $20 Grenache. Alcohol doesn't scream. Beautiful red fruit.

Dec 9th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

Nice with high acid and elegance.

Nice with high acid and elegance.

Oct 23rd, 2014
Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

8.8

Drinking great right now but definitely gained complexity as it opened up.

Drinking great right now but definitely gained complexity as it opened up.

Oct 14th, 2014
Vinny Eng
9.0

[5/7] the delicate counterpoint for old vine Grenache. Also a testament to the potential of Santa Cruz Mts.

[5/7] the delicate counterpoint for old vine Grenache. Also a testament to the potential of Santa Cruz Mts.

Jul 23rd, 2014
David Bos
8.7

As it is above, so it is below

As it is above, so it is below

May 16th, 2014