Birichino

Birichino Tasting Room: 204 Church St, Santa Cruz now open Wed-Sun. Making fine wines from old vines (and from the Late Disco era) since 2008.

Tastings inside and out on our new Patio Parklet. Pet friendly to friendly pets! 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 an

d 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.

Oh so pretty  bonbons in the house! Wildflower honey, passionfruit and 74% single origin Mexico await you with a glass o...
05/09/2026

Oh so pretty bonbons in the house! Wildflower honey, passionfruit and 74% single origin Mexico await you with a glass of your favorite Birichino wine this weekend (or until we sell out/eat them all). Come on down !

Have you found yourself in the grip of fire-breathing, treasure-stealing dragons lately?Well, then, we have just the thi...
04/24/2026

Have you found yourself in the grip of fire-breathing, treasure-stealing dragons lately?

Well, then, we have just the thing for you:  this year, Saint George’s Day is celebrated on Thursday, April 23rd and to encourage the traditional feasting, Morris dancing, the watching of Punch and Judy shows, the collection of dewdrops on fields, and free exchange of books and roses, we’ve decided to extend a 15% discount until midnight, April 24th on all three of our Saint Georges wines: to wit
2024 Saint Georges Chardonnay – Our newest Saint Georges wine, principally from Wente Clone vines planted in 1969 at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, plus a little Mount Eden (Peter Martin Ray) and Gabilans (Coastview) magic, currently paired on the Chef’s menu at Le Bernardin in New York City and by the glass at Wine Director Aldo Sohm’s Sohm Bar in New York City.
2024 Saint Georges Pinot Noir – Our New York Times-recommended Pinot Noir mainly produced from vines planted in 1969 at Besson, and from Chalone and Lime kiln Valley that “speaks of California, yet the wine is focused, fresh and complex” and lauded by the Wine Advocate as “one of the best Pinot Noir value propositions in the Central Coast.”
2024 Saint Georges Zinfandel Old Vines –Vivid, zesty Zinfandel principally from vines planted in 1922 at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains at Besson, and 2 other sites planted on their own roots in the Cienega Valley in 1908, and Lime Kiln Valley dating to 1895. 

Use code SLAY at checkout! LINK in BIO to our shop!

Note If you order a total of 12 bottles of any of our wines, an additional 10% discount applieson the entire order.

Offer expires at Midnight, April 24th
As always, our Club members get additional discounts, complimentary tastings at our downtown Santa Cruz tasting room, first dibs on new releases, and more!

We can now ship to: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA & D.C.

All the best to you and yours,

Alex & John

Address

204 Church Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

(831) 425-4811

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