About
Bonny Doon Vineyard crafts expressive, original wines from California's Central Coast, pioneering Rhône varieties and blends after early experiments with Burgundy styles. Their flagship Le Cigare Volant, an homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, was first released in 1986 from the 1984 vintage and remains a starship brand. Committed to transparency, sustainability, and terroir-driven innovation, they produce vibrant wines like whites, rosés, reds, and orange wines.
Rhône-style blends
Le Cigare Volant flagship
Central Coast terroir
Sustainability and transparency
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What They Make
Le Cigare Volant
Flagship Rhône-style blend with Grenache’s spicy, peppery charm from cool coastal sites, complemented by concentrated Cinsault, aged in stainless steel for freshness (2023)
Le Cigare Blanc
Early-picked and lees-aged white wine with bright acidity and fresh, vibrant flavor profile (2023)
Vin Gris de Cigare
Rosé harmonizing vibrant fruit from Grenache and Cinsault with earthy Mourvèdre and creamy palate from extended lees contact (2023)
Le Cigare Orange
Skin-contact orange wine picked at low brix, cool-fermented, with vibrant fresh flavors and balanced structure (2023)
Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022
2022
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
2021
Latest News
New 2023 vintages of Le Cigare Blanc, Vin Gris de Cigare, Le Cigare Volant, and Le Cigare Orange released