2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Grenache Clos de Gilroy

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 88.4 points

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  8/10/2013 - growltiger Likes this wine:

  Drank as part of a blind tasting. Light in color but rich in taste. Smooth and drinkable

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  1/31/2012 - VeniceCalif wrote: 85 Points

  Decanted 2 hrs. ahead. Bright cherry-plum color. Fruit-forward nose of nutmeg, cherries and strawberries, a bit jammy. Things get more interesting on the palate, where hard-spice notes such as clove and nutmeg join with lively acidity in tart strawberry & rhubarb flavors. Finishes quickly, with licorice notes over very light tannins. A nice wine, medium-bodied, juicy, and not very complicated (good QPR at $16). Good for a crowd.

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  3/24/2011 - gcacho wrote: 89 Points

  Refreshing. Wished I drank it during the summer.

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  1/22/2011 - Jason Rzutkiewicz Likes this wine: 89 Points

  (13.5%) 88% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 2% Syrah – Almost translucent violet in the glass with violet aromas, cherry and a bit of pepper on the nose. Starts bright and juicy with nice strawberry flavors, rhubarb leafs and hints of cherry. This is delivered over a smooth yet firm structure that shows nice acidity throughout. Firm tannins emerge on the mid-palate and lead to a dry, spicy finish that lingers on nicely. For $15 this is all you can ask for and more. I’ll certainly be looking to buy more…

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  12/27/2010 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 90 Points

  Its almost a crime this Grenache based blend is <$20. Red fruit, rhubard, spice, even better second day. One of my top choices for an 'everyday' wine. (Everyday thanks to the low price.) Paired awesome with a red sauce pizza.

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