Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc is a highly acclaimed white wine produced by Bonny Doon Vineyard, a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation of California. This wine is made from a blend of Rhône grape varieties, including Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards. The winemaking process involves whole-cluster pressing, native yeast fermentation, and aging in a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels. The resulting wine is crisp, refreshing, and complex, with aromas of citrus, white flowers, and a hint of minerality. Le Cigare Blanc is a perfect match for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc has a golden yellow hue, with aromas of apricot, honeydew melon, and white flowers.On the palate, it has a rich and textured mouthfeel, with notes of lemon zest, white peach, and minerality. The finish is crisp and bright, with a lingering hint of white pepper. Overall, this is a balanced and well-rounded white, with a beautiful complexity and a delightful finish.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Marsanne
Viognier
Grenache Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Viognier
Grenache Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Viognier
ORIGINS
Winery: Bonny Doon
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.