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Bonny Dune Vin Gris

2003 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare $10

Though we have aspired over the years to create a purely Provencal rosé, the last several years has seen the corrupting influence of those productive Northern Italian varieties insinuate themselves into the mix. This year we have returned to our roots as it were with this traditional blend of primarily Grenache, syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and marsanne.

Delicious rosé needs to have bright, cheerful fruitiness. What sets this wine apart, however, and makes it a superb and harmonious accompaniment to a wide range of cuisines, is its delicate spiciness and garrigue, that wonderful aromatized evocation of wild Provencal flora.

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A couple of other thoughts . . . first, prices are approximate. They'll vary. Second, different vintages mean different grapes and different tastes so our recommendation for a 2000 Merlot may not hold for 2001.

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