Birichino 2022 Mourvedre Little Big Rock   

2022 Birichino Mourvedre Little Big Rock Vineyard, Old Vine, Contra Costa

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points

Fine focus, sweet red fruit, zest and elegance are all notable features in the nose of this bright and forthcoming wine, as scents of red plum, bottled dark cherry, red vines, Campari and pink peppercorn fan-out above a background of star anise, licorice root and rose. It proves piquantly fresh and flavor-forward in the mouth, where all the promised elements line up, with subtle tannins, minerality and zest in the background. Lingering and food-worthy, it is ready to enjoy. 279 cases produced.