Bonneau 2004 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

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blackberry • ripe raspberry • cranberry • mocha • cassis allspice • black cherry • ripe fig • full-bodied • smooth supple tannins • cabernet sauvignon • red

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From the Winery

Bonneau Winery is operated by the third generation of Bonneaus, with family history dating back to the early 1920s in the Sonoma – Los Carneros appellation. The Bonneaus originally came to America from the vineyard lands of Bordeaux, France and began farming a 70-acre parcel of land just south of the town of Sonoma. After growing and providing Chardonnay grapes to several well-known wineries in both Sonoma & Napa, the family launched its own label in 2002.

Bonneau sources its red varietal grapes from top vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, & Amador counties. Winery operations take place in Kenwood, with wine barrels aging in caves sunk deep in the foothills located on the west side of the Sonoma Valley.

Tasting Notes

Bonneau’s first red wine release from Sonoma County features equal amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes selected from two outstanding vineyards - one located in the Dry Creek appellation and the other on Sonoma Mountain. To enhance and compliment the wine, Petit Verdot and Malbec varietals were blended. In the glass, you'll find a deep purple-ruby color and wafting aromas of blackberry, ripe raspberry, and cranberry mingled with mocha, cassis and allspice.

Our Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied and luscious on the palate, with tannins that are finely integrated with a defined amount of French oak. The texture is smooth as black cherry, juicy black fruit and ripe fig flavors capture the mouth, and the finish is long lasting and satisfying. This wine is made to enjoy with meals in its youth, however, it will continue to gain depth and richness for at least 5-7 years.

One for Decanting or Short-Term Cellaring

drdebs

Jan 11, 2008, 1:35 PM

If you're looking for a great young cab to drink now after some decanting, or put away for short-term cellaring, this is your wine. It was brilliant garnet in color. Opened tight, with some blackberry and a bit of baker's chocolate. I decanted it for 50 50 minutes, and the wine had just blossomed, with aromas of plum, dark chocolate, and espresso. These aromas are in the flavorful attack, but the mid-palate is very fresh with notes of cranberry added into the richer flavors. Very smooth and silky, this is a fruit-forward wine that is also well-balanced.

Delicious with broiled sirloin

winehiker

Dec 7, 2007, 9:36 PM

Nose of cherries, berries, warm spice, leather and smoke. Slightly sweet black cherry flavors, medium-weight mouthfeel, perfect tannic structure, moderate finish. Drinkable now 'til 2011.