These head-trained vines, planted in pure, deep sand, neednt default to the conventional template of rusticity: tannic and often forbiddingly concentrated by the bayonet of saigne. Indeed, theyre ideal for a wine altogether different – elegant, darkly aromatic, supremely persistent, buoyant and soigne. Lest anyone infer the wine lacks grip or tension, rest assured they shall be greeted by the trademark Birichino ninja tannins, sitting coiled beneath the wines surface, ready to strike, only to vanish leaving behind but a shadow. Beginning in 2019, theyhave sourced old vine Mourvdre from a new, but very old vineyard planted c.1895, immediately adjacent to Evangelho Vineyard. This dry-farmed site produces a darker, more exotically pungent wine than that relied upon for previous vintages, suggesting black fruits, hothouse flowers and the subtle yet undeniable fragrance of marzipan found in many of Contra Costas best bottles.

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• Vintage: 2020 Format: 750ml Miniumu Order: 12 bottles Country: USA Region: Central Coast, CA Varietal(s): Carginane, Grenache and more

• 95 POINTS, JAMES SUCKLING
  A fantastic red with ginger, dried strawberry, wet earth and fresh leather aromas and flavors. Full body, silky tannins and a fantastic finish. Superb. Best Barda ever. Drink now.