Le cigare orange 2023

BONNY DOON VINEYARD

Le cigare orange
2023

$22.30

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
15095381
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Skin-contact white wine (orange wine)
Licensee price
$19.40
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Central Coast
Varietal(s)
Grenache gris 40 %
Grenache Blanc 40 %
Alcohol percentage
12.5%
Colour
Orange
Sugar content
4.3 g/l
Closure type
Twist crown cap
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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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.