Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2007
Rhone Red Blends
from Central Coast, California
winemaker's notes:
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with just a soupçon of Cinsault, make for a bright and wonderfully gamey wine. Very youthful with toasty notes of cherry, birch, sassafras and pomegranate.
While the zesty '07 is excellent right now, decanting or aging it for 2-3 more years would be all to the good.
Pair this racey red with a bloomsdale spinach salad with sherry vinaigrette garnished with carpaccio of tuna or beef. Speaking of beef, a rare steak in any number of variations (tri-tip, hanger, New York,
filet) would be quite delish. But more exotic fare such as chicken tikka masala or Tandoori lamb chops will also work wonderfully well.
Blend: 60% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, and 4% Cinsault
critical acclaim:
"The 2007 regular bottling, the Le Cigare Volant (Normale), is almost Burgundian in its floral, black cherry, plum, and foresty notes. The wine is round, medium-bodied, elegant, and should drink nicely for 4-6 years."
89 Points
The Wine Advocate
