Birichino - Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon Old Vines 2021
California
White
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Drink or Keep
16/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
The Wine Front
"California sunshine in this round wine from old vines!"
"Round, relatively low acidity. A little chewy at the end. The Californian sun is back, that's for sure! Amusing. 2022-2024" (Jancis Robinson 2022)
Features
Estate
Birichino
Cuvée
Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon Old Vines
Vintage
2021
Designation
Central Coast
Region
California
Grape varieties
100% Sémillon
Terroirs
Sandy-limestone soils (vines around 60 years old)
Viticulture
Organic and non-irrigated
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
6 months, 80% in stainless steel tanks and 20% in neutral barrels
Alcohol content
11,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Clear colour, shiny disk
Nose
Subtle, fresh aromas of melon, white peach and passion fruit
Mouth
Lively with good amplitude, harmonious structure around good acidity, leading to a light, floral finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before opening
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with turbot, lamb curry, duck breast with pears...
Birichino
Central Coast
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2022) 16/20
About the wine:
Round, relatively low acidity. A little chewy on the finish. California sunshine, for sure! Amusing. 2022-2024
The Wine Front
Rated wine (guide 2024 ) 91/100
About the wine:
2024-2027
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