Bonny Doon - Beeswax Vineyard Picpoul 2023 (750ml) Champagne Grand Cru

Bonny Doon - Beeswax Vineyard Picpoul 2023 (750ml) Champagne Grand CruThe redoubtable Beeswax Vineyard in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County has the very singular and coincidental habit of producing white grapes expressing the unique scent of well, beeswax. Along with beeswax, one apprehends the rather discreet scent of white flowers and perhaps pineapple. But while the scent of Picpoul is subtle, one is forcefully struck by the wine's bracing acidity and its unique savoriness (who's you mami?). A soupcon of

the 2019 Stampede Bold Red Blend reveals a vivid ruby/purple color as well as a terrific nose of cassis

Yield/acre: 2

as it offers up a complex aromatic constellation of red plums

Powerful and expansive on the palate

with effusive rose petal

while Zinfandel rounds out the wine’s luscious core of berry and spice

10% Petite Sirah

the richness of the tannins harmonizes with the smoothiness of the wine

On the mouth it is pleasant

Later harvesting means more hang time in the long fall evenings and larger diurnal temperature differences

with a robust structure

Appellation: Chehalem MountainsFarming: LIVE certifiedComposition: 100% Chardonnay