Le Cigare Volant 2010

BONNY DOON VINEYARD

Le Cigare Volant
2010

  • Organic
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast
Varietal(s)
Grenache 45 %
Syrah 30 %
Mourvèdre 13 %
Carignan 12 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Total acidity
6.3 g/l
PH
3.7
Producer's website

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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Tasting notes

The nose is all black fruit all the time: sloe, black olive, black cherry, violets, black raspberry and licorice (and a very sublime suggestion of wintergreen in the mix as well). The mouth is just soft and elegant; bright acidity, moderate alcohol and a finish that goes on and on. In my experience, this is the style of Cigare that will live for years and years.