- Practicing Biodynamic
- 61% Vermentino, 39% Grenache Blanc
- Sourced from the Beeswax Vineyard (51%), and Creston Ridge Vineyard (49%)
- Fermented in stainless steel
- Aged on lees for 4 months
- No oak or malolactic fermentation
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Central Coast
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-BDV-02-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-09-19
"A fresh, restrained and textural white that has aromas and flavors of apricot, crushed stone, salted almond and white grapefruit. It's medium-bodied with a chalky mineral finish. Drink now. Screw cap."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2024-10-28
"Poached pear, Fuji apple and pineapple notes are fresh and juicy on a medium body, with orange blossom, candied ginger and lemon drop hints. Shows firm acidity and a toasted sesame seed detail on the finish. Vermentino and Grenache Blanc. Drink now. 3,114 cases made. From California.—M.W."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Decanter
Score
92
Date
2024-08-07
"Bonny Doon and founder Randall Grahm were pioneers in the production of Rhône varietal wines in California's Central Coast region. Grahm sold the winery in January 2020, but stayed on as head winemaker. This complex and food-friendly blend of mainly Vermentino, along with Grenache Blanc and a dash of Clairette, was produced biodynamically and is unoaked. Ripe and juicy, this has pronounced notes of sweet peach fruit and a waft of jasmine, hawthorn fragrance. It's rounded but with good freshness, slightly waxy and almost Rhône-like in character, with a touch of warm leesiness. A steal at this price."
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
91
Date
2022-07-19