Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2019

I have mentioned my enjoyment of wines from Bonny Doon before. This particular wine is one that Mrs. B and myself used to enjoy frequently when we lived in the San Francisco area way back when. It was then and still is today a very reliable wine at it’s price point. The wine is a blend of 56% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 13% Syrah and 1% Petite Sirah. The wine is referred to on the label as Red Wine of the Earth and it is a fitting moniker. The wine pours a rather transparent ruby color. Lovely aromas of smoky, musty blackberry. The wine reminds me of a good Pinot Noir. Flavors are vibrant and juicy, reflecting some of the smokiness I detected in the nose. Some mild spice with some earthiness as well. A beautiful balance of the characters of each of the grapes present in this wine. A steal at this price.

Rating 8.9