Alex Krause and John Locke founded Birichino in Santa Cruz in 2008. Drawing on a combined four decades making wine in California, France, Italy, and beyond, they are focused on attaining the perfect balance of perfume, poise, and puckishness. Sourcing from a number of carefully farmed, family-owned, own-rooted 19th and early 20th century vineyards (and a few from the late disco era) planted by and large in more moderate, marine-influenced climates, their preoccupation is to safeguard the quality and vibrance of their raw materials. Their preference is for minimal intervention, most often favoring native fermentations, employing stainless or neutral barrels, minimal racking and fining, and avoiding filtration altogether when possible. But most critically, their aim is to make delicious wines that give pleasure, revitalize, and revive.
On June 21st both Alex Krause and John Locke can be found under the festival tent pouring their incredible selections as well Mr. Locke will be hosting a talk in the seminar tent from 2:30 – 3:15 pm entitled “What? You’ve Never Heard of Malvasia?” What? John Locke does not conform to the theory that you have to grow what everyone else grows. Nope, on the contrary…John has his own unique approach which is fascinating. Although he does produce a Pinot Noir – and a damn fine one – it is his work with Cinsault, Malvasia and Grenache that grabs oenophiles worldwide. Let John tell you why he chose the varietals he did, and sample along on this ride.
http://www.birichino.com/
http://www.burlingtonwineandfoodfestival.com/
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