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2011 ¿Querry? Sparkling Hard Cider

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:28:00 GMT

2011 ¿Querry? Sparkling Hard Cider
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$16.00 per bottle / $172.80per case
$13.60 per bottle / $153.60 percase (Members)

¿Querry? A Getrunkenexperiment.

Query: What might a blend of apple, pear, and quince taste likenaturally fermented (with indigenous yeast)? Result (notsurprisingly): The ethereal suggestion of pineapple quince; thepungent, heady, dusky perfume of pear; and the earthy succulence ofapple. I never thought I'd see... a pome as lovely as Querry. Crispin acidity and bone dry, Querry is the perfect accompaniment to,well, essentially everything. It is composed of virtuallyeverything, but most significantly: 58% pear, 33% apple, and 9%quince.

Excellent with charcuterie, Asian food, seafood, and poultry—fareas humble as meat pie or as elegant as lobster. Querry pears witheverything. Open very carefully, as contents are under somepressure.

Label Notes:
The label was designed by Chuck House, based on a free-hand drawingby Randall Grahm, who, while sitting at the table with Chuck,attempted to show him more or less how he was thinking about thelabel design. The cider is shipped with two variantlabels - a white and a black background - with thetheoretical outcome of receiving any combination of thetwo.

Vital Statistics:
Alcohol by Volume: 7.15%
Ingredients: 58% pear, 33% apple, 9% quince
Appellation: 91% California, 9% Oregon
TA: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.53
Serving Temp: 58º F
Cellaring: 0-2 years from release (Nov. 2012)
Production: 285 cases
Label Art: Chuck House

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2012 Clos de Gilroy ~ New Release!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:46:00 GMT

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2012 Clos de Gilroy ~ New Release!
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$20.00 per bottle / $216.00per case
$17.00 per bottle / $192.00 percase (Members)

As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle!

2012 Clos de Gilroy
For a long time I went to bed aïoli, clovèd in nothing but thebarest essential oils. The Wine Formerly Known as Clos de Gilroy(TWFKaCdG) pays homage to the quaint, rustic town of Gilroy, thespiritual locus of all matters alliaceous. However, note well, thefruit for this wine does not, despite its name, derive from Gilroy(clos, but no Cigare), but instead from the Alta Lomavineyard in Greenfield (a particularly cool site for grenache) thegravelly Alamo Creek Vineyard near Santa Maria and some trulyancient mourvèdre vines in the sleepy Sacramento Delta town ofOakley, CA. Grenache is really the star of the show, and the wineexhibits all the hallmarks of exceptional coolth—brightraspberries, red fruit, a strong suggestion of white pepper, and asupple, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
The strawberry-rhubarbity of grenache is complemented by somediscreet meatiness from the mourvèdre and syrah’s discreet herbal,mentholated calling card. Brilliant rubescent pink with a fuchsiarim, the wine is intensely aromatic, with notes of strawberry,raspberry, white pepper, and wild herbs. Supple and mediumbodied,the dominant flavors on the palate are of red fruits: strawberry,red currant, kirsch, and rhubarb. The ’12 vintage is perhapsslightly riper than Gilroy’s d’antan, but remains remarkablynimble on its feet. Fruity and spicy but fully dry, this wine isthe perfect foil for all manner of grilled meat or vegetables,roasted poultry, the aïoli platter (naturellement), andanything prepared al fresco—especially when anointed witholive oil.

Vineyard | Production Notes
Bonny Doon Vineyard’s winemaking practice is exceptionallylight-handed, with minimal intervention and manipulation. Wecreated the 2012 Clos de Gilroy from hand-harvested grapes derivingfrom three Central Coast Vineyards. The fruit was hand-sorted,gently de-stemmed, and cold soaked to enhance flavor and colorextraction, and each lot was fermented separately. Extendedmaceration and fermentation took place under slow, cool conditions,and the lots were carefully blended to ensure a harmonious balancein the resultant wine.

Vital Statistics
Varietal Blend: 84% grenache (Alta Loma Vyd.), 11.5% syrah (AlamoCreek Vyd.), 4.5% mourvèdre (Del Barba Vyd.)
Appellation: Central Coast
Alcohol by Volume: 13.3%
TA: 3.65 g/L
pH: 3.6
Production: 1,444 cases
Serving Temperature: 53-55º F
Optimal Drinkability: Drink now - 2018

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2010 Syrah "Jespersen" ~ April DEWN Release

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMT

2010 Syrah "Jespersen" ~ April DEWN Release
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$40.00 per bottle / $432 percase
$34 per bottle / $384 per case(Members)This wine will be released on Monday, April 22ndto members only in the DEWN club shipment. For moreinformation about joining our wine club, please dial 888.819.6789option 3.

This is still an exceptionally young vineyard, but a very coolone (in every possible sense). Cool as in the Blues, or at leastblue fruits: blueberry, blackberry and Damson plum. Cool as in atouch of Funk (Miles Davis and George Clinton would have loved thiswine) but in a very good way. The wine is a field blend of diverseclones, which really enhances the complexity of the wine. In thecellar, it is subjected to a reductive élevage, a practicethat allows for the development of extremely sophisticated earthand animal tones in the finished wine. This wine will workexceptionally well with anything that has been spit-roasted, viz.lamb, spare ribs. Syrah’s earthy soulfulness seems to complementfattier cuts of meats—beef or lamb cheeks, for example, that havebeen cooked slowly, a daube de boeuf, f’rinstance.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% syrah
Appellation: Edna Valley (San Luis Obispo)
Vineyard: Jespersen
Alcohol by Volume: 12.7%
Production: 483 cases
Serving Temperature: 53-55º F
TA: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.62
Optimal drinkability: Drink now-2020

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2010 Old Telegram ~ April DEWN Release

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:55:00 GMT

2010 Old Telegram ~ April DEWN Release
Buy Now: $45.00

$45 per bottle / $486 percase
$38.25 per bottle / $432 per case(Members)

This wine will be released on Monday, April 22nd to membersonly in the DEWN club shipment. For moreinformation about joining our wine club, please dial 888.819.6789option 3.

The ’10 Old Telegram is one of the finest OTs in years,harkening back to the great vintages of the ‘80s and early ‘90s.The wine is a blend of two ancient vineyards, geographicallydisparate, but both head-trained, dry-farmed and imbued withancient wisdom. Deep plum color, not quite optically opaque butsaturated. On the nose, cinnamon, bouillon cube, juniper and maybepink peppercorn. The palate is exceptionally savory: Earthy andbloody meaty with a strong salty minerality, verging on iodine.Very plush, mouth-coating tannins. An OT for the ages. Foodpairings: Stews, chops, braises.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% mourvèdre
Appellation: Central Coast
Vineyards: 75% Enea, 25% Enz
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
Production: 304 cases
Serving Temperature: 50-55º F
TA: 6.9 g/L
pH: 3.5
Optimal drinkability: Drink now-2025

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2012 Picpoul ~ April DEWN Release

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:40:00 GMT

2012 Picpoul ~ April DEWN Release
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2012 Picpoul
(peek-poule rhymes with "joule")

$20 per bottle / $216 percase
$17 per bottle / $192 per case(Members)

This wine will be released on Monday, April 22nd to membersonly in the DEWN club shipment. For moreinformation about joining our wine club, please dial 888.819.6789option 3.

Some like it tart, and this grape variety certainly is that.Picpoul, literally “lip-stinger,” is a variety of Languedocianorigin, adopted as one of the permitted grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Exceptionally lemony (snicket) with subtle suggestions ofmelon, Asian pear, pea flower and mint in the nose. On the palate,salty citrus rind (!) and perhaps overtones of cherry. Picpoul issaid to possess a certain degree of savory/saltiness, stimulatingthe palate in its quest for satiation/bliss. On that subject, onemight suggest: oysters on the half-shell, indeed any and allshellfish, corn pancakes, grilled fish or codfish brandade.Our staff has discovered that a pairing of lemony, briny Spanishboquerones is truly rockin'.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% picpoul
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Vineyard: Beeswax Vineyard
Alcohol by Volume: 12%
Production: 300 cases
Serving Temperature: 55-60º F
TA: 8.0 g/L
pH: 3.41
Optimal drinkability: Drink now

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2012 Albariño

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:05:00 GMT

2012 Albariño
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$20.00 per bottle / $216.00per case
$17.00 per bottle / $192.00 percase (Members)

Until 1989 Albariño was one of the rarest wine varieties in theworld, rarely glimpsed outside the Iberian Peninsula. Since thattime, this light yet vibrant white grape has become a darling ofwine geeks worldwide with its preternatural ability to pair withall types of seafood, cheese and salty dishes.

Tasting Notes
The resultant wine is crisp, enormously sleek, racy in texture andutterly varietally true. Dominant nose is citrus–Kaffir lime to bemost specific, but there’s also a vague undertone of peach. On thepalate, there is a concomitant brininess; one is reminded ofground-up oyster shells. You might well intuit that this wine justscreams for a heaping portion of coquillage, a giantmonstre seafood platter that one demolishes in a slightlydepraved ravenous paroxysm: the sheer selfishness ofshellfishness. This is definitely the wine you want with youif you are summoned to the Cabinet (or Kabinett) of Dr.Calamari. Some like it tart.

Vineyard | Production Notes
The Kristy Vineyard in the Salinas Valley, from which derives thedominant component of this blend, is a bit of a wind tunnel, and assuch, remains almost preternaturally cool in temperature during thegrowing season. (It is aided and abetted by the Jespersen Vineyardof Edna Valley, perhaps even cooler.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% Albariño
Vineyards: 75% Kristy Vineyard, 25% Jespersen Ranch
Appellation: Central Coast
Alcohol by Volume: 13.2%
TA: 8.0 g/L
pH: 3.13
Serving Temp: 48-52°F
Cellaring: 2-5 years from release (March 2013)
Production: 1,185 cases

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2012 Vin Gris de Cigare

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:04:00 GMT

2012 Vin Gris de Cigare
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$16.00 per bottle / $172.80per case
$13.60 per bottle / $153.60 percase (Members)

2012 Vin Gris de Cigare
(van gree duh see-gar)

Pink Wine of the Earth
This wine is perhaps the most emblematic of the great sea changethat has occurred at Bonny Doon Vineyard since thesell-off/draw-down of the Ginormous Doonamath. This wine is a trueVin Gris, which is to say, made from bespoke grapes (not aby-product of red wine production), harvested at the appropriateripeness level for its style, and receiving but minimal skincontact. The essential principle here is that less is truly more.The wine does not overwhelm one with fruitybombasticity; it’scharms are seductively subtle. Discreet nose of alpine strawberry,evolving into a refreshing mintiness with additional air andwarming. On the palate, a beautiful natural crispness and a greatsleek and savory texture, in virtue of the extended leescontact/bâtonage the wine received postfermentation.Possibly the most elegant and complex Vin Gris de Cigare todate.

Tasting Notes
Fresh and bright with a shell pink color reminiscent of a Côtes deProvence Rosé. Since this is a true Vin Gris, and perforce receivesbut the most minimal skin contact, it is very discreet both in hueand aromatic profile. There are hints of wild strawberry, whitecherry, ripe peach, and the barest whiff of spearmint, giving wayto notes of strawberry, blood orange, and grapefruit. A very lean,mineral-intensive structure draws one into the wine, rather thanassaults one with a riotous floral/fruity bombardment. Perhaps mostcompelling is the wine’s tremendous food-friendliness. Wonderfulwith traditional Provençal fare including charcuterie, pâté, saladeniçoise, and the aïoli platter, it’s an incredibly flexible partnerat the table, complementing everything from internationalcuisine—curries, tagines, or chiles rellenos—to a vast arrayof seafoods, poultry, salads, and cheeses. Delicious today but willdevelop added richness and aroma with an additional 12-24 months ofbottle age.

Vineyard | Production Notes
The grenache for our Vin Gris came from bespoke sections of theMcDowell Valley, Mesa Verde, Rancho Solo and Ventana Vineyards,harvested at the appropriate maturity level for this elegant styleof wine. About 15% of the wine is composed of traditional whiteRhône varieties, which add a surprising richness and foundation. Wealso employed the practice of bâtonnage–the stirring orre-suspension of lees after fermentation–to give the wine acreaminess of texture.

Vital Statistics
Varietal Composition: 62% grenache, 17% mourvèdre, 9% roussanne, 6%grenache blanc, 6% cinsault
Appellation: Central Coast, California
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
TA: 7.9 g/L
pH: 3.28
Production: 7,000 cases

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Le Club Bonbonne: 2010 Le Cigare Blanc Réserve en Wooden Cigar Box

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:10:00 GMT

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Le Club Bonbonne: 2010 Le Cigare Blanc Réserve en Wooden Cigar Box
Buy Now: ~~$300.00~~ $255.00

Six-pack, including limited-edition wood presentation box:$255.00 *
That's a retail value of $300 for the wine alone!

This second installment of Le Club Bonbonne includes sixbottles of a very special en bonbonne (carboy) bottling ofour flagship white in a stunning presentation cigar box. Only avery few of these collectible, limited-edition wood boxes areavailable.

Here's the deal: We’ve selected a small percentage of our CigareVolant and Cigare Blanc cuvées (and this year some Vin Gris aswell) for extended aging in five gallon carboys, aka demijohns, akaglass water bottles, sealed up, protected from light and stirredmore or less fortnightly. The reductive élevage and there-absorption of yeast lees help create a wine of very particularcharacter and complexity, as well as extreme age-worthiness. Theseare our Réserve wines.

Order now, and you'll have first access to future wood boxreleases of Cigare Réserves in Le Club Bonbonne. If youenroll Le Club Bonbonne, we will reserve one 6-pack of eachof our annual offerings, tissue-wrapped and packed in a beautifulwooden Cigare box. As a Club Bonbonne member, we offer a courtesy15% discount from the retail price on the 6-bottle pack. The ’10Cigare Blanc Réserve, our second release, is $255 for 6 bottles. Byjoining Club Bonbonne's blanc contingent, we'll be sure toalert you about future releases of our flagship wines enCigar box.

These are sure to become highly sought after collectors' items,and we cannot stress enough the limited quantities available! Thisis the ultimate item for any Cigare aficionado in your life,utterly fabulous for gifting.

* Price reflects a 15% member discount from the retail price.Price not inclusive of applicable sales tax and shipping fees.Current DEWN club members are welcome to also join Le ClubBonbonne, but shipping coupons do not apply to thisproduct.

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2011 Le Cigare Blanc

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:04:00 GMT

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Buy Now: $28.00

$28.00 per bottle / $302.40per case
$23.80 per bottle / $268.80 percase (Members)

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Le Cigare Blanc is the white analogue of Le Cigare Volant, ourhomage to the complex blended wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Thegreat white Cigare is not unlike the great white whale; rarelyseen, difficult to catch, yet its name is legend. It’s a rich,savory wine with greater power and extraction than one typicallyfinds at Bonny Doon.

Tasting Notes
Pale gold with green-gold highlights, the grenache blanc dominantblend has a somewhat different aromatic profile from the 2010vintage. A very strong impression of melon, along with Asian pear,pineapple and grapefruit pith, and in the mouth, very rich,sporting a certain modicum of tannin; this bodes exceptionally wellfor great longevity. The wine’s unique flavors will pairexceptionally well with hard cheeses, seafood (lobster especially),roasted poultry, and savory vegetarian strudels or gratins. Pairedwith sushi served with freshly grated wasabi will also be aprofound revelation.

Since 2003, we’ve produced this wondrous blend of grenache androussanne from a single vineyard source, the Beeswax Vineyard inthe Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County. Farmed biodynamically,surrounded by wilderness, and shielded from the cool Pacific Coastwinds by the Santa Lucia Mountains, Beeswax Vineyard grows complex,concentrated and mineral intensive grapes from deeply rooted vines.The ‘11 vintage was a particularly cool growing season, allowing usto produce an intensely flavored wine at a relatively modest degreeof alcohol; the ‘11 Cigare Blanc underwent a complete malolacticfermentation.

Vital Statistics:
Blend: 62% grenache blanc, 38% roussanne
Vineyard: Beeswax
Appellation: Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
Serving Temp: 45-55ºF
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
TA: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.58
Cellaring: 2-5 years from release (March 2013)
Production: 1,650 cases

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6-pack Special ~ 2007 DEWN Imagine

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:31:00 GMT

6-pack Special ~ 2007 DEWN Imagine
Buy Now: $125.00

6 bottles for only $125 ~ Normally $144!
* Members save even more! Only $106.25

With this cuvée, we bid adieu to our beloved freisa plantings, arare and difficult variety from Piemonte that we planted in our Ca'del Solo Vineyard in the mid 1990s. We used the last of it in thisdreamy blend that combines the rich cherry bomb character of freisawith the earthy leathery notes of sangiovese. The freisa wasstomped by Randall's daughter Amélie and her Orchard Schoolclassmates. After fermentation, the freisia and sangiovese wereblended and aged in tank and barrel for 12 months beforebottling.

Intoxicatingly lush aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, rosepetal, and rosemary lead you to expect a fruit-driven monster, butthis is utterly not the case. The wine is actually quite savory,with lovely red berry and cherry fruit, moderate acidity. and drycocoa powder-like tannins on the finish. Elegant, nuanced andpositively earthy, the '07 Imagine is one of the finest club memberexclusive reds we have ever produced. It cries out for dishes suchas oven braised pork with salsa verde, lamb loin chops with saffronand cardamom, or a turkey mole with pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, anddark chocolate.

For the final cases of our 2007 Imagine, we are pleased to beable to offer attractive pricing on the purchase of a 6 or 12bottle pack.

Vital Statistics
Appellation: California
Varietal Composition: 70% freisa, 30% sangiovese
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
Serving Temperature: 55-65º F

* Offer does not include applicable sales tax and shippingfees. Sorry, club member first-time coupons cannot be used onspecial sale packs.

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