2010 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare

Another wine, a rosé this time, in Randall Grahm’s own idiosyncratic style. Lovely nose of strawberry, melon, and flowers with a hint of vanilla at the back. Very expressive on the palate, especially for a rosé, with sweet but not cloying fruit notes, with a spine of acid and mineral running through it. Finishes long and clean. Not a wuss rosé and may be just the thing for your summer guests who are rosé-shy (if, like me, they’ve been subjected to too much bad rosé). Try with grilled shrimp. Highly recommended.

WHO: Bonny Doon
WHAT: Grenache (71%), Roussanne (16%), Grenache Blanc (11%), Mourvèdre (2%)
WHERE: Central Coast, California
WHEN: 2010
HOW MUCH: $15 (Media sample)