Bonny Doon Vineyard
Cinsault Counoise
California, USA
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?
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?
1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
Sabina had this 8 years ago
Sabina had this 8 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2016
Crazy fresh red berry compote, soft sour, sweet astringent. Lovely weight, delicious and inspired blend @BonnyDoon Vineyard
Crazy fresh red berry compote, soft sour, sweet astringent. Lovely weight, delicious and inspired blend @BonnyDoon Vineyard
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2015Salt, bramble and raspberry jam on the nose. Well constructed cranberry and rose petal on the palate. Good grip and length too.
Salt, bramble and raspberry jam on the nose. Well constructed cranberry and rose petal on the palate. Good grip and length too.
Feb 24th, 2017
Wow! Smoky nose with musty characteristics - in a good way. The wine sings with berry flavors and herbal notes! Delicious.
Wow! Smoky nose with musty characteristics - in a good way. The wine sings with berry flavors and herbal notes! Delicious.
Jul 23rd, 2016Incredible aromatics, 13.5% abv, integrated tannins, a stunner.
Incredible aromatics, 13.5% abv, integrated tannins, a stunner.
May 26th, 2016
John had this 8 years ago
John had this 8 years ago
May 8th, 2016