It is with great sadness that I share the passing of a great wine. Born in Santa Cruz, California, in 1997, Le Cigare Volant was made of grenache, syrah, cinsault and mourvèdre. Its early departure was due to premature oxydation, caused by the use of an improper synthetic cork. Commemorative donations can be made to [...]
Posted in California, United States, red wine, tasting | Also tagged 1997, braised leg of lamb, closure, grenache, Le Cigare Volant, mourvèdre, Randall Grahm, Santa Cruz, synthetic cork, syrah
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Tasting Note: Le Cigare Volant 1997, Bonny Doon Vineyards