From magnum. The color is a translucent ruby that looks like California pinot noir. This wine tastes like the bottle looks - a screwcap wine with no punt. Seriously, I know those aren't bad, but this tastes like "plonk". Boring overall and a little harsh, with no finish at all. Day 2 under argon, the wine is even more mellow but a stinky funk has taken residency. I love my funk but this is not good funk. I have not been impressed with any of the Bonny Doon wines that I purchased, I wonder if they're living off their previously-built reputation.
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Pale garnet color. Offers cranberry, smoke, forest floor and a faint gaminess. Soft and delicate on the palate, mossy with dried cherry and a bitter edge. Sweet in the finish.
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Ruby with garnet developing at the edges, moderately aromatic nose of some red/black fruits and spice, palate is dry fruit tend tart, kirsch, blackberry, currant, leather, hint of tobacco, anise, nutmeg, vanilla towards the finish, acidity is high, tannins mature, body medium, finish medium +.
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Light bodied. Old world earthy/savory style wine. Restrained bright raspberry fruit and cinnamon on the palate finishing with leathery tannins and bright acidity. Very nice. Versatile with food pairings.
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Lighter tasting than the previous vintage (2014). Cherry and burnt citrus with some earthy notes and a tad pepper in the finish. Overall impression is that this vintage is Pinot noir-like in taste.
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6/25/2023 - klezman wrote:
Light, crunchy, delicious, and in a nice spot. Surprisingly complex for this lighter and crunchier style of wine. Very nice.
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4/9/2023 - galewskj wrote: 86 Points
From magnum. The color is a translucent ruby that looks like California pinot noir. This wine tastes like the bottle looks - a screwcap wine with no punt. Seriously, I know those aren't bad, but this tastes like "plonk". Boring overall and a little harsh, with no finish at all. Day 2 under argon, the wine is even more mellow but a stinky funk has taken residency. I love my funk but this is not good funk. I have not been impressed with any of the Bonny Doon wines that I purchased, I wonder if they're living off their previously-built reputation.
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3/22/2023 - DanielJ Likes this wine: 88 Points
Flavor is ok but thin. Touch sweet.
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2/28/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 88 Points
GSM that has begun aging and it is not faring as it might..Drink soon
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2/5/2023 - daveyk39 wrote: 87 Points
Pale garnet color. Offers cranberry, smoke, forest floor and a faint gaminess. Soft and delicate on the palate, mossy with dried cherry and a bitter edge. Sweet in the finish.
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10/1/2022 - WineCenturyAZ Likes this wine: 88 Points
Ruby with garnet developing at the edges, moderately aromatic nose of some red/black fruits and spice, palate is dry fruit tend tart, kirsch, blackberry, currant, leather, hint of tobacco, anise, nutmeg, vanilla towards the finish, acidity is high, tannins mature, body medium, finish medium +.
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8/30/2022 - Mr Helper Likes this wine:
Easy drinking pnp. Good but not great. Think I'll aerate the next one just to see.
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7/8/2022 - Scottwhipp Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light bodied. Old world earthy/savory style wine. Restrained bright raspberry fruit and cinnamon on the palate finishing with leathery tannins and bright acidity. Very nice. Versatile with food pairings.
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12/6/2021 - Amyj1007 Likes this wine:
Delicious and smooth. Medium bodied
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11/5/2021 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lighter tasting than the previous vintage (2014). Cherry and burnt citrus with some earthy notes and a tad pepper in the finish. Overall impression is that this vintage is Pinot noir-like in taste.
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10/29/2021 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium garnet color with slow legs. Oak, red cassis and cherry on the nose. Black cherry, cinnamon and cedar on the palate. Long leathery finish.
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12/1/2019 - thunderfly Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good Rhône blend with light fruit, some earthiness and medium tannins.
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