The Birichino Scylla Red Blend 2023 from the Mokelumne River in Lodi embodies the rich heritage and vibrant terroir of this unique Californian region. With a winemaking philosophy that emphasizes minimal intervention, this wine offers a harmonious blend of flavors and an expressive bouquet.

Composition: A blend of grape varietals including Zinfandel, Carignan, and Grenache. These varietals thrive in the region's sandy loam soils, contributing to the wine's complexity and depth.
Winemaking: Fermented using indigenous yeasts to highlight the natural characteristics of the fruit.
Aging: Aged in neutral oak barrels to preserve the wine’s purity and freshness.

Wine Critic Reviews

James Suckling (90): A minimally invasive style that reminds me of a by-the-glass gear in a natty Paris wine bar. Loads of fun. A whiff of aldehyde akin to Japanese radish segues to pickled cherry, ume and rose hip. The tannins, edgy and long, a squeegee of tension. The acidity, bright. This is a refreshing, imminently gluggable wine that is delicious because of its mid-weighted, thirst-slaking simplicity and not despite it. I can just feel the oak a little too much.