Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris De Cigare Grenache Rosé Blend 2016

Tom Casagrande

This 9-year old rose is so good. Nose has developed a nice complexity and it’s still fresh. Lots of palate presence. Nice balance.

Severn Goodwin

Nose has dried raspberry, fresh raspberry, orange peel, watermelon rind, (light) savory green herbs and (light) candle wax. Palate has dried strawberry, dried orange zest, red currant juice, rose petals and dry soil. It's always a treat to drink rosé away from current release, the flavors change slightly and the acidity generally mellows; This is how we really enjoy them, just need patience. 2016 Blend: 49% Grenache, 19% Grenache Blanc, 13% Mourvedre, 12% Carignane, 4% Cinsault & 3% Rousanne. 24 Hour Update: Palate has picked up an awesome, and zingy, ripe strawberry note, like really good!

Meg Herring

Quite high acidity, which I really enjoyed. A very nice choice for food. Would be great with light cheeses.

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

White Peach, nectarine, watermelon, cotton candy, flintstones vitamins, white pepper, rose with stems. Medium to full palate with medium + acidity.

David Shaw

Light salmon pink in color. Strawberry note in nose. Strawberry, citrus and herbal notes in mouth with some minerality and a touch of tongue coating astringency on finish. An American icon, a dry rose pioneer in California, good value, sip or dine this summer with a bottle or two

Michael Chelus

Cherry, strawberry, watermelon, cream, kiwi, lime and hints of vanilla. Great acidity and balance.

Randy Fuller

I look forward to this wine all year, every year. It's about half Grenache with smatterings of Grenache Blanc, Mourvèdre and Carignane. The light pink color is very Provençal, and the nose falls into line with it. Aromas of strawberry and watermelon are in the forefront, with plenty of herbal influence. On the palate, it drinks more red than pink, with cherry, currant and licorice on display. The acidity is plainly perfect, and a nutty savoriness just peeks through and lingers on the finish.

Austin Hohnke

Another solid performer from Randall Graham. Smells like grapefruit, tastes like Starburst. Nice mid palate viscosity.

Hanna R

Like all Bonny Doon, reliably sophisticated. Not a touch sweet. Toothsome. Pair with food. dp

Karissa

Very much enjoyed this rosé. Bright acidity and strawberry notes galore. Would recommend on its own or paired with food. Only paid $12 at the store for this find.