Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Orange

Le Cigare Orange

Le Cigare Orange Bonny Doon Vineyard
  • 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."