BONNY DOON VINEYARD
Le cigare orange
2022
$21.40
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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Product notes
Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris fruit, picked separately at low brix- Grenache Gris harvested on September 22nd at 20.5 brix. Grenache Blanc harvested on September 9th, at 19.7 brix. Destemmed into rotary fermenters for approximately 4-5 days of cold soaking the must on skins. Fermentation on skins in rotary fermenter and stainless steel tanks for gentle extraction, another 8-10 days, then pressed to stainless steel tank. Fermented to dryness. The wine was kept very cold and no addition of sulfur from harvest until dryness. Extremely low sulfur addition before bottling.
Tasting notes
Aromas of fresh apricot, citrus, and tangerine blossom. Bright, fresh palate with peach, apricot and citrus peel. Textured and vibrant.