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2016 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant
Red Rhone Blend
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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galewskj wrote: 90 points
September 8, 2023 - From a magnum, this seemed a much better showing than a 2015 magnum a year ago. Robust Rhone-like character, brooding dark fruit, slight earthiness. This just hit 90 for me.
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Livello Likes this wine: 90 points
November 23, 2022 - After 30 minutes of decanting all of the sharp acidity rounded out & it is like a baby CdP. Great value wine.
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cweiner Likes this wine: 90 points
November 17, 2022 - Last of the case. Great QPR
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Scottwhipp Likes this wine: 89 points
August 1, 2022 - Medium bodied GSM and Cinsault blend. Tart dark cherry, red currant and plum fruit on the palate with a touch of beef bullion. Slightly grippy, tart finish. More fruit and less earthy/savory compared to the 2015 vintage.
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La Cave d'Argent wrote: 87 points
April 5, 2022 - This medium garnet blend of 41% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 14% Cinsault, bottled under screwcap, requires at least an hour in decanter in order to minimize a potent animal component that I presume is attributable to the Mourvèdre. That said, it ultimately offers aromas and fresh flavors of boysenberries, ripe plums, smoked meat and lavender. Medium-bodied, softly tannic, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%), it retains good density in the middle. Although lengthy, the finish concludes with the plums turning into prunes. While there is a lot to like about this modestly-priced Châteauneuf wannabe, it will never be confused with anything produced from the motherland in 2016. Drink now-2026.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Bonny Doon Vineyard
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Le Cigare Volant
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Central Coast
- UPC Codes 769434103267, 769434103281
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 425 (49%)
- Consumed 438 (50%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Beef, Chili, Hearty Stew, LambWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 19 votes
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- ProducerBonny Doon Vineyard
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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