BONNY DOON VINEYARD
Grenache Clos de Gilroy
2014
About this winery
Founded in 1983 by Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon Vineyard is located in Santa Cruz, California. Randall is one of the first California winemakers have adopted the Rhone varietals, which earned him the nickname "The Rhone Ranger." Grahm is a leader in biodynamic agriculture. In addressing the issue of abandonment of brands and model of production based traders cellars, he told the New York Times, "We must act in accordance with his own words. Produce wine from purchased grapes is less risky, but you...
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Production notes
Known for the novel and funny labels adorning his bottles, “Rhone Ranger” Randall Grahm pays tribute to the old city of Gilroy, located south-west of Santa Cruz with this wine (read the story on the back of the bottle!). The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre is solely aged in stainless steel and is sort of a hybrid between Rhone, California and Beaujolais wines. The easy-drinking, mouth-filling profile filled will raspberry, violet and pepper notes will surely prove the comparison.
Tasting notes
This deep purplish red colored wine features an exuberant nose that opens up on intense spicy, floral and fruity aromas dominated by notes of violet, blackberry, blackcurrant jam, and anise. Enjoy this broad, refreshing red wine with fleshy tannins. The retro-olfaction reveals flavors of licorice, coffee, and sour cherry as well as a broad texture that continues until the long finish.