Bonny Doon Tasting in Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Tasted Monday, June 28, 2010 - Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by 3daywinereview.com with 689 views
Introduction
Randall Grahm was in town to promote his new book and had some great samples to try. If there is a better voice in wine I would be surprised. The 2005 Le Cigare Volant was showing really well and was the wine of the night but after trying the en demi-muid on day 3 I might lean towards it.
Flight 1 (11 Notes)
Closing
If you have not met Randall he is fun, and has some great lines. I look forward to sampling more of his wines from planet earth again soon.
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en demi-muid 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(6/28/2010)
60% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 4% Mouurvedre and 4% Cinsault. Medium purple and features raspberries, tobacco, cherry, and spices. On the palate the wine is showing a touch of sweet fruits and sublte oak. The finish is pleasing and medium tannins present. An enjoyable US CDP experience. 92 points
Day 3 Experience is even better!
Roasted meats, scorched earth, raspberries, blueberries, minerals and spices. A wonderful, long finish packed with flavor. A beautiful wine. 94 points
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2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(6/29/2010)
Really nice Rose wine with strawberry, minerals, rose petals and cherry. Medium finish.
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2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc 89 Points
USA, California
(6/29/2010)
Very interesting wine with floral, orange peels, melons, honey suckles, and minerals. Medium finish.
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2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Albariño Ca' del Solo Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County
(6/29/2010)
What a great wine and as good as anything I have had from Spain. Medium gold with minerals, floral, tropical fruit, and spices. Good acidity and I can see this going really well with shell fish. Dynamite wine.
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2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Muscat Ca' del Solo 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County
(6/29/2010)
Subtle nose with a touch of sweetness on the palate along with minerals, lemon, and tropical fruits.
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2006 Bonny Doon Vineyard Nebbiolo Ca' del Solo Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey County
(6/29/2010)
Cigar, earth and forest floor. Certainly not guessing Piedmont on the effort but it is interesting. Really tannic at the moment and could use some cellar time or a serious decant.
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2008 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vinferno Beeswax Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco
(6/29/2010)
Sweet wine with apricots, floral, peach and honey. Thick in texture and solid medium finish.
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2005 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(6/29/2010)
My favorite of all the Bonny Doon wines sampled. Roasted meat, spices, raspberries, dust and minerals. One would be fooled on this blind and guess it is a CDP in my opinion. Very nice wine and good concentration. Well done!
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2006 Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah Le Pousseur 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(6/29/2010)
Drinking really well with ripe fruit, spices, earth and black pepper. Medium finish and a great value for under $20.
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2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Carignane Contra 91 Points
USA, California
(6/29/2010)
Great fruit forward styled wine with spice, cherry, plum and cigar. Medium finish and great concentration to the wine. Drinking well right now!
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2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en foudre 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(6/29/2010)
Mineral and earth driven wine with spices, rapsberries and medium tannins. Medium finish.
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