Vin Gris de Cigare 2023

BONNY DOON VINEYARD

Vin Gris de Cigare
2023

$18.95

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
10262979
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Continuous Supply
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$17.70
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Santa Cruz, Central Coast
Varietal(s)
Cinsault 50 %
Grenache 43 %
Clairette 5 %
Mourvèdre 2 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Rose
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Metal screw cap
Total acidity
5.5 g/l
PH
3.33
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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

The Grenache for our Vin Gris came from bespoke sections of the Central Coast AVA, harvested at the appropriate maturity level for this elegant style of wine: 46% Rava Vineyard (Monterey County), 29% Steinbeck Vineyard (Paso Robles), 12% Loma Del Rio Vineyard (Monterey County), 7% Beeswax Vineyard (Arroyo Seco), 6% Alta Loma Vineyard (Monterey County)

Tasting notes

It's really the Grenache that dominate this blend; Grenache in a cool vintage is nothing if not extraordinary blessing. One finds olfactorily the usual suspects: wild strawberry, peach, guava and rhubarb and very discreet scent of whte pepper. We have continued the practice of leaving the wine post-fermentation on its lees to great effect; the wine has a wonderful creaminess and length on the palate in virtue of this enlightened practice. - Randall Graham (Winemaker/Founder)