Bonny Doon – Vin Gris de Cigare Rose
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USA - CA
Central Coast
Wine
Rose
The Facts
UPCs 2021 (750ml) - 7 69434 10421 9
Origins USA - CA > Central Coast
Appellation Central Coast
Varietal Rose Blend
Winemaking Post-fermentation batonnage gives a nice creamy texture
Production 26000 cases
Markets Texas
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The Character
Overall Elegant & subtle
Aromas Rose hips, linden flower, black currant
Mouthfeel Bracing acidity with comforting viscosity
Tasting Notes In appearance, almost Cate Blanchettish in its pale elegance, a beautiful subtle salmon color (the wine, not Cate). On the nose, subtle suggestions of rose hips, linden flower, black currant as well as a slightly toastiness (methinks perhaps due to the extended bâtonnage and lees contact). On the palate, wonderful bracing natural acidity, good weight and comforting viscosity. Some discreet floral and fruity suggestions, (mostly ribes with background black-cherry notes).
Pairings Scallops, oysters, line caught fish, brunching
The Story
California’s original dry Rosè (produced since 1983)
This Vin Gris is made from bespoke grapes and is not a byproduct of red wine production, per se. We harvested at the appropriate ripeness level for its style. The essential principle here is that less is truly more. The wine does not overwhelm one with fruity-bombasticity; it’s charms are seductively subtle. An extremely elegant and complex Vin Gris de Cigare.
The label - In 1954 the village council of Châteaunef-du-Pape was quite perturbed and apprehensive that flying saucers of “flying cigars” might do damage to their vineyards were they to land therein. So, right-thinking men all, they adopted an ordinance prohibiting the landing of flying saucers or “flying cigars” in their vineyards.
About Bonny Doon
Brand Story
Bonny Doon Vineyard has a not so surprising history of idealism and innovation. Founded in the bucolic hamlet of Bonny Doon in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1983 by Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon Vineyard is known for strikingly original wines made from “lesser” known (though no less “noble”) Rhône grape varieties, and has a long history of experimentation and innovation.
Brand Story
Bonny Doon Vineyard has a not so surprising history of idealism and innovation. Founded in the bucolic hamlet of Bonny Doon in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1983 by Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon Vineyard is known for strikingly original wines made from “lesser” known (though no less “noble”) Rhône grape varieties, and has a long history of experimentation and innovation.
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