Where Tradition Meets Innovation

From pioneering Rhône wines in California to embracing transparency and sustainability, Bonny Doon Vineyard continues to craft expressive, original wines that honor the spirit of discovery and terroir.

Bonny Doon Vineyard

While Bonny Doon Vineyard began with the (in retrospect) foolish attempt to replicate Burgundy in California, Randall Grahm realized early on that he would have far more success creating more distinctive and original wines working with Rhône varieties in the Central Coast of California. The key learning here (achieved somewhat accidentally but fortuitously) was that in a warm, Mediterranean climate, it is usually blended wines that are most successful. In 1986 Bonny Doon Vineyard released the inaugural vintage (1984) of Le Cigare Volant, an homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and this continues as the winery’s flagship/starship brand.

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Our Wines

Explore the unique range of Bonny Doon wines, each crafted with innovative techniques and a commitment to expressing the character of California’s Central Coast.

Le Cigare Blanc

2023

Early-picked and lees-aged, the wine offers bright acidity and a fresh, vibrant flavor profile.

Vin Gris de Cigare

2023

The ’23 Vin Gris harmonizes vibrant fruit notes from Grenache and Cinsault with earthy Mourvèdre and a creamy, lengthy palate from extended lees contact

Le Cigare Volant

2023

Carefully selected fruit highlights Grenache’s spicy, peppery charm from cool coastal sites, complemented by concentrated Cinsault, with the wine aged in stainless steel and bottled for freshness and vibrancy.

Le Cigare Orange

2023

Picked at low brix, cool-fermented, and minimally treated, the wine showcases vibrant, fresh flavors and balanced structure.

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