Bonny Doon Vineyard
A Proper Claret Santa Cruz County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Santa Cruz County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Black currant, tart plum, tobacco, green pepper, paraffin. Good, not great this year. Needs a lot of air.
Black currant, tart plum, tobacco, green pepper, paraffin. Good, not great this year. Needs a lot of air.
Mar 6th, 2018
The blend of grape varieties sorts out this way: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 22% Tannat, 9% Syrah, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Sirah.
Bonny Doon wines always carry a note of sophisticated savoriness, unlike any Brand X you may care to compare. This blend adds a violet sense to the nose, possibly as a result of the healthy drop of Petit Verdot. Blackberry and leather aromas also decorate the scene. On the palate, it shows a Pinotesque restraint and even a little tartness reminiscent of Pinot Noir. Savory cuts a wide swath through the abundant dark fruit, with black olives, dried tomatoes and smoked meat making appearances. The finish is rather long and the savory stuff stays longest.
The blend of grape varieties sorts out this way: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 22% Tannat, 9% Syrah, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Sirah.
Bonny Doon wines always carry a note of sophisticated savoriness, unlike any Brand X you may care to compare. This blend adds a violet sense to the nose, possibly as a result of the healthy drop of Petit Verdot. Blackberry and leather aromas also decorate the scene. On the palate, it shows a Pinotesque restraint and even a little tartness reminiscent of Pinot Noir. Savory cuts a wide swath through the abundant dark fruit, with black olives, dried tomatoes and smoked meat making appearances. The finish is rather long and the savory stuff stays longest.
Great body, full of dark fruits and just enough tannic nature.
Great body, full of dark fruits and just enough tannic nature.
Feb 26th, 2017
Raspberry, cherry, cranberry, blackberry, loamy earth, currant and hints of vanilla. Good structure and soft tannins.
Raspberry, cherry, cranberry, blackberry, loamy earth, currant and hints of vanilla. Good structure and soft tannins.
Dec 27th, 2016
As the name implies, this is a proper Claret, with a full body and the requisite mocha cherry flavors.
As the name implies, this is a proper Claret, with a full body and the requisite mocha cherry flavors.
Nov 29th, 2016
Mmmkay, Wine Enthusiast's tasting note on this wine includes black gravel.
I gotta say I didn't get that but there's sweet red plums and dark berries. It's got that old school feel that makes me think this is what a claret of old tastes like.
This is fun! 🍷
Mmmkay, Wine Enthusiast's tasting note on this wine includes black gravel.
I gotta say I didn't get that but there's sweet red plums and dark berries. It's got that old school feel that makes me think this is what a claret of old tastes like.
This is fun! 🍷
Surprisingly not a fruit bomb. A little pedestrian but not bad at all for a pizza. More green pepper noted than expected. 36 cab sauv / 22 petit Verdot / 22 tannat / 9 syrah / 7 merlot / 3 cab franc / 1 petit syrah Lol
Surprisingly not a fruit bomb. A little pedestrian but not bad at all for a pizza. More green pepper noted than expected. 36 cab sauv / 22 petit Verdot / 22 tannat / 9 syrah / 7 merlot / 3 cab franc / 1 petit syrah Lol
Dec 14th, 2019Good but wouldn’t buy on my own ($$)
Good but wouldn’t buy on my own ($$)
Mar 27th, 2019
Excellent wine for the price. Love the cocoa, tobacco, herbs, and vegetable flavors.
Excellent wine for the price. Love the cocoa, tobacco, herbs, and vegetable flavors.
Sep 17th, 2018
Nice light claret (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Syrah blend) (from Bauer)
Nice light claret (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Syrah blend) (from Bauer)
Sep 15th, 2018