{"product_id":"bonny-doon-clos-de-gilroy-2018","title":"Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy is made from 88% Grenache and 12% Mourvedre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a long time Randall Grahm went to bed aïoli, clovèd in nothing but the barest essential oils. The Wine Formerly Known as Clos de Gilroy (TWFKaCdG) pays homage to the quaint, rustic town of Gilroy, the spiritual locus of all matters alliaceous. However, note well, the fruit for this wine does not, despite its name, derive from Gilroy, but instead primarily from the vivaciously scented Alta Loma vineyard in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County, accompanied by equally expressive Grenache from Rancho Solo, located just outside the wind-swept, tumble-weeded town of Soledad. (Il faut souffrir.) Grenache is really the star of the show, and it exhibits all the hallmarks of exceptional coolth—bright raspberries, red fruit, esp. black currant, with a strong suggestion of black pepper and mint, a whiff of dark earth, and a supple, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonny Doon Vineyard aims for weapons-grade fruit from their sundry Grenache vineyards, with the intent of producing killer Cigare, but sometimes they end up Clos (but no Cigare). A somewhat more elegant Clos de Gilroy than one has typically seen in years past, this wine has the elegance of a Proustian madeleine, and supports the notion that Grenache is the stylistic analogue (writ South) of Burgundian Pinot noir. This wine is exceptionally spicy, peppery and perfumed, and pairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, not the least being peppered ahi tuna steak. Best served with a slight chill, especially as the weather warms up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonny Doon Vineyard’s winemaking practice is exceptionally light-handed, with minimal intervention and manipulation. The 2017 Clos de Gilroy was created from grapes deriving from three cool climate Monterey County vineyards as well as one warmer (but older and wiser) side in Contra Costa. The fruit was hand-sorted, gently destemmed, and cold soaked to enhance flavor and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarietal Blend: 88% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre.\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: 34% Alta Loma, 39% Rancho Solo, 15% Ventana, 12% Del Barba\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Monterey County\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol by Volume: 13.6%\u003cbr\u003eTA: 5.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.72\u003cbr\u003eProduction: 2,425 cases\u003cbr\u003eServing Temperature: 53-55º F\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Drinkability: Drinkable upon release, 5+ years ageability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e        \u003cspan\u003ePairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, not the least being peppered ahi tuna steak. Best served with a slight chill, especially as the weather warms up.\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonny Doon Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948994523183,"sku":"C0EE459015RRL","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/bonny_doon_clos_de_gilroy_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486978","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/bonny-doon-clos-de-gilroy-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}