Bonny Doon Vineyard

Black & White & Red All Over Central Coast Syrah Blend

8.77 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Viognier, Syrah
Lamb, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Duck, Salads & Greens
Top Notes For
William Allen - Two Shepherds

Owner/Winemaker Two Shepherds

9.3

Brilliant new value wine by Bonny Doon, Ramdall. 81% Syrah, 16% Viognier , 3% Grenache. It's N Rhone rooted with classic olive tapenade, white pepper, smoked meat, nose, but with other nuances. On the palate the Viognier gives a wonderful lift, black fruit with a round mouth coating mid palate, soft tannins and lingering finish. Acid that dances on the tongue. A wine that demonstrates how with Rhônes the sum of its parts is greater than the whole. Hats off, Randall. A steal at $25.

Brilliant new value wine by Bonny Doon, Ramdall. 81% Syrah, 16% Viognier , 3% Grenache. It's N Rhone rooted with classic olive tapenade, white pepper, smoked meat, nose, but with other nuances. On the palate the Viognier gives a wonderful lift, black fruit with a round mouth coating mid palate, soft tannins and lingering finish. Acid that dances on the tongue. A wine that demonstrates how with Rhônes the sum of its parts is greater than the whole. Hats off, Randall. A steal at $25.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2013
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.0

Light, bordering on thin. The mouthfeel is not dissimilar to weak tea, but pleasing. Just interesting to taste this style of wine from California.

Light, bordering on thin. The mouthfeel is not dissimilar to weak tea, but pleasing. Just interesting to taste this style of wine from California.

Jan 25th, 2014
Karen Daenen

Hurrah. Long live Randall graham

Hurrah. Long live Randall graham

Dec 7th, 2013
Matt Beyard

Nice blend of Syrah, viognier, and Grenache. Mellowed by the Grenache, a very nice drink.

Nice blend of Syrah, viognier, and Grenache. Mellowed by the Grenache, a very nice drink.

Jun 24th, 2017
Jon Nichols

Pretty good! Very earthy.

Pretty good! Very earthy.

Nov 25th, 2015
Brian Graham

2002 Madiran produced and bottled by S.C.E.A. Chateau de Viella, Gers France.

Imported by Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz, CA.

2002 Madiran produced and bottled by S.C.E.A. Chateau de Viella, Gers France.

Imported by Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz, CA.

Jun 2nd, 2014
G Miceli

G had this 9 years ago

G had this 9 years ago

Jul 20th, 2015