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Bonny Doon Tasting in Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Tasted June 28, 2010 - June 29, 2010 by 3daywinereview.com with 688 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)
Red
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en demi-muid
94 points
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
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
Rosé
2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare
89 points
Really nice Rose wine with strawberry, minerals, rose petals and cherry. Medium finish.
White
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc
89 points
Very interesting wine with floral, orange peels, melons, honey suckles, and minerals. Medium finish.
White
2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Albariño Ca' del Solo Vineyard
91 points
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.
White
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Muscat Ca' del Solo
87 points
Subtle nose with a touch of sweetness on the palate along with minerals, lemon, and tropical fruits.
Red
2006 Bonny Doon Vineyard Nebbiolo Ca' del Solo Vineyard
87 points
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.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2008 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vinferno Beeswax Vineyard
90 points
Sweet wine with apricots, floral, peach and honey. Thick in texture and solid medium finish.
Red
2005 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant
94 points
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!
Red
2006 Bonny Doon Vineyard Syrah Le Pousseur
91 points
Drinking really well with ripe fruit, spices, earth and black pepper. Medium finish and a great value for under $20.
Red
2009 Bonny Doon Vineyard Carignane Contra
91 points
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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Red
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en foudre
92 points
Mineral and earth driven wine with spices, rapsberries and medium tannins. Medium finish.
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.