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Bonny Doon

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.7

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant is a highly acclaimed wine produced by Bonny Doon Vineyard, a renowned winery located in California's Central Coast. This wine is made from a blend of Rhône grape varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, sourced from various vineyards in the region. The vineyards are known for their unique terroir, which contributes to the wine's complex flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied red with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. Its balanced acidity and tannins make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant is a robust and richly concentrated blend of Rhone Valley varietals, led by Grenache, and Syrah.On the nose, it delivers aromas of ripe fig, cranberry, and blackberry, with hints of spice, earth, and anise. On the palate, the wine reveals layers of dark fruit, wild herbs, and hints of pepper, leading to a lingering finish. This is a complex and well-balanced wine that will reward extended cellaring.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

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