Bonny Doon Vineyard

A Proper Pink Tannat Cabernet Franc

8.719 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
California, USA
Tannat, Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Tracy Hall

Has promise. There is a burnt (So2) character in the nose and mouth that I'm hoping will go away with air (oxidation). Will try again in a couple days. Screw cap

Has promise. There is a burnt (So2) character in the nose and mouth that I'm hoping will go away with air (oxidation). Will try again in a couple days. Screw cap

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2016
Randy Fuller

Looking just slightly off ruby red, this wine carries the full aroma and mouthfeel of a red. Rich strawberry on the nose is joined by an herbaceous quality that balances well. You can think of it as a fruit bomb - it’s certainly loaded with red fruit - but there is a green edge to it that brings a deeper dimension. Acidity is fabulous and the finish is lengthy. A Tannat/Cabernet Franc rosé? Here it is. It sells for $16 and 3573 cases were made.

Looking just slightly off ruby red, this wine carries the full aroma and mouthfeel of a red. Rich strawberry on the nose is joined by an herbaceous quality that balances well. You can think of it as a fruit bomb - it’s certainly loaded with red fruit - but there is a green edge to it that brings a deeper dimension. Acidity is fabulous and the finish is lengthy. A Tannat/Cabernet Franc rosé? Here it is. It sells for $16 and 3573 cases were made.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2016
Patti Gamboni

Nose is stupendous. Spicebox & dark fruits, big on palate, almost oily, dried rose petals, textural.

Nose is stupendous. Spicebox & dark fruits, big on palate, almost oily, dried rose petals, textural.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
Michael Westerberg

Enjoyed this wine enough to purchase a few bottle for this summer! Good acidity, with nice flavors and aromas for this unusual blend.

Enjoyed this wine enough to purchase a few bottle for this summer! Good acidity, with nice flavors and aromas for this unusual blend.

Apr 26th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lime, slate and hay. Great acidity and balance.

Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lime, slate and hay. Great acidity and balance.

May 27th, 2016
Tom Young

Interesting. Big flavor with tartness that causes a little pucker

Interesting. Big flavor with tartness that causes a little pucker

Nov 6th, 2017
Jim Lockard

Chemical@nise blows off after a few moments and you get a very nice rosè and very different. The Tannat makes the difference.

Chemical@nise blows off after a few moments and you get a very nice rosè and very different. The Tannat makes the difference.

Jan 10th, 2017
Christopher Matthews

Drinks like a red. Nice and tart. Great value.

Drinks like a red. Nice and tart. Great value.

Oct 9th, 2016
Lois Hale

Ok, but not Dad's kind of rose.

Ok, but not Dad's kind of rose.

Jun 15th, 2016
Brenda Ratliff

Smells great but tastes like grapefruit with the pith.

Smells great but tastes like grapefruit with the pith.

May 14th, 2016