2024 Birichino Grenache Besson Vineyards, Central Coast
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92+ Points
Bright, focused and attractively intense if at first a hint youthfully shy, the nose of this very seductive Grenache unfolds scents of fresh raspberry and strawberry, with undercurrents of pink peppercorn and violet. It is bigger and gutsier on the palate but shows well-defined fruit that proves a deeper replica of the aromas, is long-lingering, and offers a plush push of raspberry, sour red cherry, strawberry and a floral potpourri along with mineral, toasted grain and baking spice flavors. An impressive follow-up to the splendid 2023 version of this bottling. 265 cases produced.