Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Orange

Le Cigare Orange

Le Cigare Orange
  • 44.5% Grenache Blanc, 25% Pinot Gris, 14% Grenache Gris, 9.5% Orange Muscat, 7% Chenin Blanc
  • Central Coast AVA
  • Each variety picked and fermented separately
  • 100% destemmed
  • Fermetned at cool temperatures in both rotary and stainless steel closed top tanks
  • Skin contact for 14-16 days on average
  • Destemmed into rotary fermenters for 4-5 days of cold soaking the must on skins
  • pressed to stainless steel tank
  • Small amount of sulfur added before bottling
  • 11.5% abv

Info

Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Central Coast
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
Orange
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-BDV-10-23 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2024-09-19
"This aromatic and characterful wine shows notes of dried oranges, peach skin and hints of dried flowers and honeycomb. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and lightly chewy on the palate, with zesty character at the end. It's rich but refreshing and racy at the same time. Drink now. Screw cap."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2021
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2022-07-19