BONNY DOON 07 CIGARE RED
A Rhone inspired blend of 60% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, and 4% Cinsault.Winery's Notes:
This cuvée, the 23rd edition of Le Cigare Volant, is dominated by the chief red in residence - grenache. Our traditional Biodynamic® grenache source from Alta Loma Vineyard in Monterey County is supplemented with a smidge of our own Estate grenache adding a discreet spiciness to the attraction. Syrah is principally sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, which produces the closest analogue we have found to a Northern Rhône syrah - tannic and meaty in the lower registers; peppery, fruitful and delicately floral in the top, all the while showing great balance and harmony. A small group of non-irrigated, centenarian Contra Costa vineyards has provided mourvèdre for Cigare for many years and finally, a small dollop of cinsault provides a very particular fragrance of flowers and aromatic herbs.
