Cinsault Counoise

The wine looks like it’s trying to become a rosé, but not quite getting there. It’s on the pink side of red. The medium-ruby hue looks like a light Pinot Noir. The nose of this wine puts me in mind of a Provençal rosé. That may be due to the fact that most of the time when you get to taste either of these grapes - Cinsault or Counoise - it is in a rosé. Stemmy herbal notes play off the cherry and strawberry aromas, just like in the pink stuff - only more intense. There is a smoky element hovering around the top of the glass. The palate shows wonderfully dark cherry flavors with a smattering of savory spice and an herbal edge. Could this be what Cabernet Franc rosé would taste like? Would someone make one so we could find out?

Sabina had this 9 years ago

Crazy fresh red berry compote, soft sour, sweet astringent. Lovely weight, delicious and inspired blend @BonnyDoon Vineyard

Fruity lite and delicate wine. Red berries.

100% Cinsault

Fruit from historic 140 year old Bechtold Vineyard in Lodi. 13.4% ABV

this year, Ive had a few bottles of Cinsault from this vineyard from a few different wine makers. The Bonny Doon release has been the most fruit forward and super enjoyable.

Salt, bramble and raspberry jam on the nose. Well constructed cranberry and rose petal on the palate. Good grip and length too.

Two elegant birds....

Wow! Smoky nose with musty characteristics - in a good way. The wine sings with berry flavors and herbal notes! Delicious.

Incredible aromatics, 13.5% abv, integrated tannins, a stunner.

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