Cigare Volant Rouge - Bonny DoonThe Bonny Doon Cigare Volant Red is trademark Randall Grahm who has a particular fondness for Grenache and Cinsault. The wine is composed of 65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Cinsault,and 2% Syrah an homage to the iconic Chateauneuf du Pape wines. Grenache is the star showcasing its spicy and peppery flavors while the Cinsault provides a juicy and viscous texture.

sliky tannins

The wine is sourced from grapes harvested from vineyards that were planted between 1930-1940

some brininess

about half of the grapes are destemmed before a six-day maceration

he produced his first vintage

it develops a palpably grainy marine and mineral texture much like a Chablis

seafood together with oysters

Fresh and pleasant

Damian was first recognized by the legendary Hospices de Beaune as Burgundy’s young talent to watch

gripping texture (from the skin contact) and quite fresh with an herbal edge and pear notes reemerging

who had wine properties in Champagne

concentrated and airy