{"product_id":"birichino-pinot-noir-enz-vineyard-lime-kiln-valley-2020","title":"Birichino Pinot Noir Enz Vineyard Lime Kiln Valley 2020","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"85\"\u003e Origin and manufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eThe wine is created by California winery Birichino, run by Alex Krause and John Locke. It comes from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eEnz Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in Lime Kiln Valley (San Benito County), where vines are planted on a subsoil of lime, dolomite and decomposed granite. The vines are grown without irrigation (“dry-farmed”), and the winery prioritizes minimal intervention with natural yeast cells and no fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"612\"\u003e Technical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"711\"\u003e Vineyard: Enz Vineyard, Lime Kiln Valley. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"794\"\u003eAlcohol percentage: approximately 14% vol. for the 2020 vintage. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, fermentation with whole bunches (proportion varies), gentle treatment and aging in French barriques (often 10–20% new) for around 16 months. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003e Aroma and flavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine appears in the glass with a clear ruby ​​red color. The aroma offers a combination of ripe red berries (such as cherries, raspberries), violets, a touch of flowers and an earthy\/mineral note, which comes from the field's calcareous\/granite sandy soil. \u003cbr data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, it is a wine of charm and complexity – ripe fruit meets structure in the form of fine tannins and elegant acidity. Notes of red and dark berries, dark chocolate or mocha emerge, as well as light spice and a mineral finish. The aftertaste is long and well-balanced. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e Food matching and serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14-16 °C to highlight the wine's finesse. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for dishes such as veal, game, mushrooms, poultry or mature cheeses – in general, dishes where the elegance and fruitiness of the wine can come into its own. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2252\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e This wine has \u003cstrong data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eaging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e , but is also a great experience now for those who want characterful Pinot Noir from California with a terroir touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2259\"\u003e Overall impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2642\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003eCombining the best of Californian terroir – limestone, granite and cool evenings – with the finesse of Pinot Noir and Birichino’s dedication to minimal intervention, Birichino Pinot Noir 2020 offers \u003cstrong data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003erich fruit, structural elegance and a mineral underpinning\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an exciting wine for the discerning wine lover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birichino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52594854265178,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/Birichino-2020.jpg?v=1761902132","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/birichino-pinot-noir-enz-vineyard-lime-kiln-valley-2020","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}