Bonny Doon Merlot
| Vintage: | 2016 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\nGood, deep ruby color, with a lovely dusty aroma of fraise de bois, licorice and gingerbread, with the subtlest suggestion of garrigue de Provence; the \u201916 vintage is a bit more substantial in weight and persistence than the \u201915. Quite elegant on the palate when first opened, the wine continues to build in amplitude in the glass with more air. The Merlot has wonderful natural acidity, medium tannins and great persistence.\r\nAbout Bonny Doon\r\nWhile Bonny Doon Vineyard began with the attempt to replicate Burgundy in California, Randall Grahm realized early on that he would have far more success creating more distinctive and original wines working with Rh\u00f4ne varieties in the Central Coast of California. The key learning here (achieved somewhat accidentally but fortuitously) was that in a warm, Mediterranean climate, it is usually blended wines that are most successful. In 1986 Bonny Doon Vineyard released the inaugural vintage (1984) of Le Cigare Volant, an homage to Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, and this continues as the winery\u2019s flagship\/starship brand. |
| Price: | $ 14.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 23, 2020.
