Bonny Doon Vineyard

Clos de Gilroy Central Coast Grenache

8.990 ratings
8.821 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Always an unguilty pleasure. Gets the balance between fruit and savory elements just right. Acid /alcohol balance is spot-on. With or without food. Great value.

Always an unguilty pleasure. Gets the balance between fruit and savory elements just right. Acid /alcohol balance is spot-on. With or without food. Great value.

Jul 21st, 2020
Jeremiah Allen

Aromatic seductress. That sappy Grenache florality and cinnamon spice. Mourvèdre is just present with some darker character on the backend.

Aromatic seductress. That sappy Grenache florality and cinnamon spice. Mourvèdre is just present with some darker character on the backend.

Feb 4th, 2019
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.5

Fun and fruity with a little bit of spicy, meaty flavor on the finish. Not half bad.

Fun and fruity with a little bit of spicy, meaty flavor on the finish. Not half bad.

Mar 3rd, 2018
Tom Casagrande

Lively, balanced. Nose has dark raspberry, black cherry, stony minerals. Direct, fruity, and still a bit clangy in the mouth, but is great with my chicken and veggie stir-fry. This will be better in 6-12 months. Good value.

UPDATE: Night 2: more open and integrated, fruit is yummy and texture is smoother. Upping from 8.9 to 9.0.

Lively, balanced. Nose has dark raspberry, black cherry, stony minerals. Direct, fruity, and still a bit clangy in the mouth, but is great with my chicken and veggie stir-fry. This will be better in 6-12 months. Good value.

UPDATE: Night 2: more open and integrated, fruit is yummy and texture is smoother. Upping from 8.9 to 9.0.

Feb 27th, 2018
Shengli Hu

Juicy and fresh wild raspberries, licorice, and violet! Bright and beautiful.

Juicy and fresh wild raspberries, licorice, and violet! Bright and beautiful.

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2018
Joseph LaPanna

Bright violet with an opaque purple rim. Notes of cherry pie and raspberry fill the glass. Kirsch liquor, strawberry and licorice fill the mid palate while leather and white pepper round out a smooth long finish.

Bright violet with an opaque purple rim. Notes of cherry pie and raspberry fill the glass. Kirsch liquor, strawberry and licorice fill the mid palate while leather and white pepper round out a smooth long finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2014
Sassodoro

Vintage 2010. 75% Grenache, 13% Cinsault, 12% Syrah. Perfumy pomegranate, raspberry, & touch of tar . Racy acidity.

Vintage 2010. 75% Grenache, 13% Cinsault, 12% Syrah. Perfumy pomegranate, raspberry, & touch of tar . Racy acidity.

Nov 6th, 2015
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.5

I love it when my wine comes from "earth." I won't drink it if it comes from anywhere else.

I love it when my wine comes from "earth." I won't drink it if it comes from anywhere else.

Jun 23rd, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Deeeelicious.

Deeeelicious.

May 24th, 2014
Matt Flick

Stuck in Napa? Drink Santa Cruz.

Stuck in Napa? Drink Santa Cruz.

Oct 6th, 2013