Bonny Doon - Le Cigare Volant 2022 (750ml)
Price: $17.99
| Producer | Bonny Doon |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Central Valley |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 4743 |
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The '22 Cigare is a touch leaner than the '21, but expressive and terribly elegant. Wild strawberry, rhubarb with black pepper and tobacco predominate as flavor components.
61% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 4% Petite Sirah
Bonny Doon Description
The fruit is carefully selected to ensure its full potential of ripeness with balanced chemistry, and as usual for Cigare, Grenache is the star of the show. As we all know, Grenache grown in relatively cool sites in coastal California has a growing season long enough for it to create the spicy, peppery quality that we love so much and expect to taste in Cigare. We included, as is our wont, some wonderful Cinsault, a rather plump and juicy grape, which was signee to a fare-thee0well, to increase the concentration of this lightly colored and structured grape. The wine was aged in stainless steel tank and bottled ten months after harvest to preserve freshness and vibrancy.
James Suckling: 91 Points
The nose shows notes of cherries, forest berries, warm herbs and some baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Juicy core of delicious berries and wild strawberries at the center and a bright, mouthwatering finish. A juicy, succulent and vivid blend of 61% grenache, 20% syrah, 15% cinsault and 4% petite sirah. Drink now. Screw cap.
