2019 Birichino Cinsault Pétillant Naturel Bechthold Vineyard Mokelumne River Lodi
Very old-vine Cinsault earns a bit of sparkle
Very old-vine Cinsault earns a bit of sparkle
Uncommon varietal Kerner from California
A mix of bright and dark in a whole-cluster Syrah
Grenache Blanc of surprising nerve and freshness
Deft, drinkable, and delicious Lodi Zin
Briny, with racy acidity
“Black currant, plum skin, minty breeze…”
“Lively, vibrant, glittery…”
“A garden of purple flowers sprinkled with pepper and acid.”
“White flowers, spiced yellow apple, and diesel.”
“An apple-y, cider-y varietal Bacchus—from Lodi.”
The project highlights the diversity of six ancient Zinfandel vineyards.