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2003 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
Vineyard: Bonny Doon Vineyard
Price: $29.99
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Style: Red
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2007 2006 2000 1999 1993
Drink By 2005
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
A little bit of a stylistic departure for Bonny Doon. Since I have been hanging out with Patrick Ducournau, I have learned the mantra: "I will fear no tannin." Cigare has always been fruit-driven (in the Australian parlance) and usually has had the soft, plush texture of the upholstery one finds in a vintage Citroën. We have upped the ante and given the wine a little more grip, more conjones, if you will. I think that in doing so, we have enchanced this Cigares ability to age. Varietal compositio...
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