2022 Onesta Cinsault, Bechthold Vineyard, Lodi, California
Tasting Notes
This is a typically rich and intense Cinsault that explodes strawberry rhubarb pie in the glass. The ancient vines produced a Cinsault with great concentration - lots of juicy black cherry, rhubarb, and plum, with notes of vanilla from extended barrel aging. For those who are not familiar with the flavor characteristics of Cinsault, it has the elegant weight of a Pinot Noir with the fruit-forward attitude of a Zinfandel (and mix in a dash of Rhone spice too!).
Vineyard Notes
The Bechthold vineyard is the oldest vineyard in the Lodi region, planted in 1886. It is the oldest Cinsault vineyard in the world! The old vines are head-trained, organically grown, and dry farmed. Jillian was introduced to this vineyard in 2001 and has been working with the fruit ever since. The Onesta block is on the east side of the vineyard where the vines produce the most concentrated fruit in the whole vineyard.
Vinification
100% old vine Cinsault from the famous Bechthold Vineyard in Lodi. The perfect recipe involves gentle handling, saignée, cold soak, raging fermentation, extended maceration, and 18 months of aging in neutral French oak barrels.
Growing Season
The 2022 growing season was a tale of two harvests, with a heat wave throwing a curve ball in early September. Luckily, we harvested the legendary Cinsault before the heat wave. The Cinsault grapes came in with refreshing acidity and beautiful full clusters of juicy red fruit. It was the perfect vintage to call it our last.
Food Pairings
Grilled pork tenderloin, roasted chicken, margarita pizza, smoked baby back ribs, chocolate cake, or Thanksgiving dinner.
Specs
Varietal: 100% old vine Cinsault
Appellation: Lodi
Barrel Regime: 18 months aging in neutral French oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.1%
What’s Included
3-bottles:
3x 2022 Onesta Cinsault, Bechthold Vineyard, Lodi, California
Case:
12x 2022 Onesta Cinsault, Bechthold Vineyard, Lodi, California
Jillian found her passion for wine while studying neurobiology at UC Davis. Home brewing introduced her to the magic of fermentation, and after taking the “Introductory to Winemaking” class at UC Davis, she quickly switched her major to Viticulture and Enology. She graduated with her degree in 2001 and soon thereafter found herself as an intern at the famous Bonny Doon Winery.
Her desire to learn more about winemaking has taken her around the globe. To gain essential winemaking experience in a short time, Jillian traveled to the southern hemisphere to work an additional harvest each year. For three years she traveled south to learn how to work with different varieties and observe different winemaking styles. She did internships in McLaren Vale (South Australia), Margaret River (Western Australia), and Stellenbosch (South Africa).
Syrah quickly became her deepest passion and she returned to Bonny Doon as Associate Winemaker in 2005, focusing her talents on the Rhone varieties that the Dooner is known for. She played a major role in the transition to biodynamic winemaking at Bonny Doon. Now a truly seasoned winemaker, Jillian has started her own passion project, Onesta. Her artistic expression is manifested in her wines. Jillian’s wines speak the truth of each growing season and each vintage is a new adventure for her, riding the waves of Mother Nature. Her promise to herself and her customers is to deliver wines with personality and depth every year. Jillian’s wines are made with passion and love, just like she lives her life. Her hope is that every sip of Onesta will ignite the soul with passion and enthusiasm for living life to the fullest.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Jillian, are you retiring more generally or just winding down Onesta? Where’s the rest of the Onesta wine? Are you still working with that wine-in-a-can company?
I am not retiring—that’s still a long way off for me. I work for a company based in Bordeaux, France, as part of a team of winemakers consulting with wineries worldwide. My focus is primarily on the West Coast of the U.S. The work is confidential, cutting-edge, and deeply rewarding.
We collaborate with wineries across the spectrum—from those producing 100-point wines to those making boxed wines—each with its own unique challenges. That’s why my handle is WineDocNapa. While I have expertise in preparing wines for canning, I haven’t personally produced canned wine.
Onesta has been my passion project and side hustle, bringing me immense joy over the years. However, after my mother’s sudden passing in 2022, my perspective on life shifted. That same year marked my 20th harvest working with the Bechthold Vineyard—a meaningful milestone that felt like the right time to step away.
Rather than spending my free time making and selling wine, I want to immerse myself more in nature—open-water swimming, hiking, and community. My role with the French company is more than enough to fulfill my winemaking passion. One of my core values is helping others, and being a technical advisor in the wine industry allows me to do just that.
Good Eve CaseMateys!! It’s been far too long; my apologies. Life has been busy of late, and after a Dry January, I’m still not caught up to where I should be. WineDavid (and Alice) can always be counted on to lend a helping hand, thus - a bottle of Onesta Cinsault showed up on my doorstep last week. And when they call, I answer.
As WineDavid knows, I’m a big fan of underappreciated varieties… and this bottling is legendary status at Casemates. I’m truly humbled to be ratting the final Onesta Bechthold CInsualt offering!
I cracked the bottle Friday late afternoon (five o’clock somewhere) and went to work.
The wine has a delightfully pretty, translucent garnet hue.
The nose is quiet… a whiff of a kirsch-y Jolly Rancher.
But nothing quiet about this wine on the palate. It’s big and rich. Kind of like the country duo. Lots of red fruit, but leaning crisp and tart. Being raised by midwestern parents, I’m no stranger to rhubarb pie. And this wine has that tart rhubarb flavor, with a backbone of red berry compote. A tad spicy with subtle structure and a medium finish, this wine is REALLY EASY to drink. And drink it I did.
I did save a glass of and a half worth for evening two, when I found the wine to be in a similar spot, though the nose was much more expressive and the tartness had softened to make it even more palatable.
End of the day- extremely quaffable wine from an uncommon variety grown at a significant/historic Lodi vineyard. Final offering from Onesta! And a no-brainer at the Casemates price.
Thanks WineDavid and Alice! Appreciate the opportunity! I’m ‘tasting’ bourbon tonight, but what the hell, it’s Tuesday, I think.
We received a bottle of this in the 6 bottle mystery purchase just recently, and it was the first thing we tried. Quite impressive, much bigger and assertive (as in the rat above which I agree with entirely) than earlier offerings, and yet extremely drinkable. Happy to see it being offered here. We’ll be in for a case, and hoping to see a final offering of the Cinsault Rose - thank you Jillian for the unique wonders from your winery!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2022 Onesta Cinsault - $70 = 26.92%
I wonder how this compares to the 2021. I had one of those a few days ago and it was wonderful. I’m way overstocked and wish the 3-bottle upcharge wasn’t so high. I need to think on this one…
I really liked this wine! Thanks Alice for the chance to Rat again and so grateful for UPS for finally brining me the bottle after we thought it had gone astray.
First notes on pop and pour were a little tight and so I took a few sips and walked away - I love Cinsault and have been fortunate to have tried several in the past when I worked for a wine distributor. on P and P, it was pretty tight but showed a light weight, good acidity and lots of fresh berry notes.
after a few hours day 1, it was more balanced with notes of bright cherry and strawberry, maybe even a hint of melon, really good food-pairing weight and a nice pop of acid on the finish. I had it at a good probably 55-60 degrees temp but I think it would be as good or better even cooler. We had it with grilled pork tenderloin that had a bit of penzey’s spice on it, and it handled it really well.
Day 2 was where this wine really showed out. The change in depth was really awesome, as the wine itself even looked darker, which I know probably was a trick due to the flavor change… But it had developed a lot more depth of flavor and was richer, rounder, with bolder cherry and now a raspberry nose. I had it with some chocolate also and it was really great. This is a really delicious food wine, especially for people who grill a lot.
@davidj94112 Hi. I am North Bay in Sonoma and up for 4 bottles. Also a current wine ship member. Probably could figure something out for logistics. Just need a third. LMK thanks
@cyclensip If we get a third, I’m sure we can figure out logistics. I will be up on Sonoma in June (Healdsburg) and might also come up in April for Pliny the Younger Release (Santa Rosa).
After 20 incredible vintages with the legendary Bechthold Vineyard, it’s time for me to say goodbye to my favorite vines. Crafting wines from this historic vineyard has been an honor—each bottle telling a story of passion, dedication, and deep respect for the land and its legacy.
My love for Bechthold began in 2002 while working at Bonny Doon Vineyard, and in 2009, I launched Onesta with the dream of sharing unique, expressive wines with enthusiasts like you. The Casemates community quickly became my favorite audience—your curiosity, thoughtful reviews, adventurous pairings, and, of course, the endless GIFs have made this journey unforgettable. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me, and I am forever grateful for your support and love of my wines.
Though I’m stepping away from Onesta, my work in the wine industry continues as a “wine doctor,” supporting winemakers across the country. While this chapter closes, the spirit of Onesta lives on in the memories we’ve created together.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your story.
@WineDocNapa Good Luck with your future ventures and enjoy life ! Thank you for your wonderful wine. I never had Cinsault before finding yours here and while I’ve now had others your ancient vines and winemaking skills make Onesta the best. It quickly became a favorite of my wife and I and my kids who developing their wine tasting chops.
P.S. At your suggestion I picked up a few bottles of your Syrah but have not tried it yet.
Yikes, I checked my overflowing wine stash and I see a on a lot of 9 bottles consisting of 2012 & 2013. My notes indicated that I had high praise on what I drank. Now I wonder how they are holding up. But lately, I’ve passed
on a lot of great Casemates wine the past two years. But with Jillian moving on in life, I will honor her dedication by hitting the BUY button. Plus, I need to find those 2012 & 2013 bottles later today. I can’t guarantee that I’ll chime in later in this offer. Being retired since 2015, I still stay busy volunteering in a Horsemanship Program for VERY SPECIAL children, camping, fishing, working in the yard, and traveling more now that the wife is also retired!
Stay busy Jillian in the things that give you great satisfaction!!
@WineDocNapa
All this talk, and with you leaving got me to looking at what I have cellared.
Is the vineyard Bechthold, or Bechtold?
I see the rosé is entered in Cellar Tracker with the latter spelling while all the others with the former.
Seven vintages of the Cinsault from '13 to this offer, and some '18 of the rosé.
An age-old question for you: what’s the drinking window for properly cellared bottles?
I seem to have problems with them getting stashed and not clearly visible as a reminder to pull a cork!
Our wines have incredible longevity, due to long lees aging. The Rose is best when consumed within 3 years. The Cinsault holds up really well for medium bodied red wine. The 2013 is still tasting delicious.
I don’t order as much as I wish I could, but Casemates got me with Qupe a few months back and now with a final offering of Onesta Cinsault, which I have ordered twice in the past and thoroughly enjoyed. In for three! Thanks for the highly enjoyable wines that I never would have experienced without Casemates!
@WineDocNapa I distinctly remember the first Cinsault you offered us lucky souls on CaseMates. It was truly a magical experience! You’ll be missed here……enjoy your WineDoc venture!
@WineDocNapa I loved the last one. Slightly chilled, it was fantastic. Loved the other ones as well. Hate to see this end. I’m in for a case, and I wish you the best.
@WineDocNapa I have purchased (and still enjoying) 13 and 3/4 cases of Onesta wines here on CM! This includes the Mentida offerings. Favorites are the Cinsault red and rosé. We have discovered (surprisingly to us!) that your Cinsault red goes really well with rich Indian foods like spicy butter chicken. The 2013 vintage was particularly good with spicy Indian food. Onesta has become synonymous with “auto buy” for me.
I was able to introduce several family members to your Cinsault with that initial “delivered by Thanksgiving” offer where I took 4 bottles to Thanksgiving dinner at my in-laws. Everyone was surprised how good this wine was (which they had never of). I have also gifted bottles, along with the story of these Cinsault vines.
@WineDocNapa Ordered what makes my 11th case of Onesta wines. Have enjoyed every bottle we’ve opened so far. Was a wine club member at Bonny Doon for many years including Jillian’s time there before moving home to Montana from Pescadero, CA where the original Bonny Doon winery was the closest winery to our home and the site of many visits. Best wishes for Jillian’s next phase of her career and life . Thanks for the enjoyment we’ve had from your contributions to years of our wine experiences.
@WineDocNapa is an autobuy. Loved all the Onesta featured and the Mentinda offering too. Sorry to see you go but thank you for such solid, outstanding wine.
This will be the 11th case of Onesta wines for me: Cinsault, Syrah, Rosé, Grenache Blanc, and Mentida-Red Blend. Mostly Cinsault. These were all really good wines. Thank you for introducing me to the Cinsault as a primary varietal in a wine instead of part of a blend. Enjoy your next chapter!
I am sorry to those of you who missed out on the sale. I only had 90 cases available and your community bought them all! I have a couple of cases left, but they are reserved for me
A huge thank you to everyone for their heartfelt comments. My husband and I read through them together with tremendous joy. Then the question…are you sure you want to stop making wine?
@WineDocNapa So sorry to see that this is the last Onesta offering but quite happy that I bought 2 of those 90 cases! This has been a favorite of ours since the first offering on Casemates. Loved the rosé and Syrah as well but those are gone! Wishing you all the best- thank you for so many beautiful wines and for your awesome participation in the discussion threads. Cheers!
So, I do have 20 cases of 2019 Onesta Syrah left in inventory. If you are interested in purchasing 6 or 12 bottles, email me at jillian@onestawines.com
This offering, this thread, is emblematic, of this community. At its face, it is a place to buy great wine from small producers at a great price. But really, it is a much more direct connection between growers and winemakers and folks who want to experience a craft. I cannot but think fondly of being at Pedroncelli at 9am and having Jim Pedroncelli walking us through the vineyard talking about the grapes, the vines, the must that is at our feet. The same with Peter Wellington, and his willingness for us to break up in teams to do our own blending sessions while our creations are being evaluated by his expert tasting room folks - and then, blending and releasing the winning creation as a bottled wine. Watching a mobile bottling operation at work at Rob’s cousin’s winery. The joy of JOY at Iron Horse and her fantastic hospitality with her family. The music of Cecilia in Kent Rasmussen’s tasting room. Clark’s music, while we feasted at Scott Harvey’s house. Cathy Corizon and the wedding proposal. Ty Caton and all of the folks who showed up at La Travigne with lots and lots of bottles for our dinner. El Jefe, and so many, many more. I open their bottles and I thank them and this community for a cellar (basement) full of memories.
Cheers to all of the great winemakers, community members, @Winedavid49@Winedavid59 and the crew behind the scenes. This community is truly something special.
@winedocnapa i missed this offer. Intended to come back but since it was my birthday, it was busy and I forgot. Fortunately I did get the offer in December. Good luck to you in your future adventures!
2022 Onesta Cinsault, Bechthold Vineyard, Lodi, California
Tasting Notes
Vineyard Notes
Vinification
Growing Season
Food Pairings
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $480/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 14 - Thursday, Apr 17
2022 Onesta Cinsault
3 bottles for $64.99 $21.66/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $189.99 $15.83/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Previous offer:
12/4/24 (2021)
Since it’s the last offer I’m in to share with LA folk. Let me know…
@klezman never had it before, but down to split 3 or 4
@swizzel Maybe @davirom or @cortot or @losthiwayz or somebody else wants some?
@davirom @klezman @swizzel I can help
@CorTot @klezman @swizzel Sorry, we still have some and are going to pass.
@CorTot @davirom @swizzel I guess nobody ordered? I got spirited away as a surprise birthday evening thing last night so I haven’t been on until now.
Jillian, are you retiring more generally or just winding down Onesta? Where’s the rest of the Onesta wine? Are you still working with that wine-in-a-can company?
@klezman
I am not retiring—that’s still a long way off for me. I work for a company based in Bordeaux, France, as part of a team of winemakers consulting with wineries worldwide. My focus is primarily on the West Coast of the U.S. The work is confidential, cutting-edge, and deeply rewarding.
We collaborate with wineries across the spectrum—from those producing 100-point wines to those making boxed wines—each with its own unique challenges. That’s why my handle is WineDocNapa. While I have expertise in preparing wines for canning, I haven’t personally produced canned wine.
Onesta has been my passion project and side hustle, bringing me immense joy over the years. However, after my mother’s sudden passing in 2022, my perspective on life shifted. That same year marked my 20th harvest working with the Bechthold Vineyard—a meaningful milestone that felt like the right time to step away.
Rather than spending my free time making and selling wine, I want to immerse myself more in nature—open-water swimming, hiking, and community. My role with the French company is more than enough to fulfill my winemaking passion. One of my core values is helping others, and being a technical advisor in the wine industry allows me to do just that.
@WineDocNapa That sounds cool. Can you tell us the name of the company? I’d like to look into whatever the public information is.
@klezman @WineDocNapa Is it Laffort? https://laffortusa.com/laffort-usa-team-biographies
Sounds quite interesting
@WineDocNapa
Your order number is: bland-caring-beast
@rjquillin That a split or are you drinking the whole case?
@klezman already a split down here;
hopefully others closer will assist with up there
Been a fan since the first appearance here, maybe 2012 vintage? CT says I’ve consumed 99 bottles since 2018. rude-knowing-bath
Good Eve CaseMateys!! It’s been far too long; my apologies. Life has been busy of late, and after a Dry January, I’m still not caught up to where I should be. WineDavid (and Alice) can always be counted on to lend a helping hand, thus - a bottle of Onesta Cinsault showed up on my doorstep last week. And when they call, I answer.
As WineDavid knows, I’m a big fan of underappreciated varieties… and this bottling is legendary status at Casemates. I’m truly humbled to be ratting the final Onesta Bechthold CInsualt offering!
I cracked the bottle Friday late afternoon (five o’clock somewhere) and went to work.
The wine has a delightfully pretty, translucent garnet hue.
The nose is quiet… a whiff of a kirsch-y Jolly Rancher.
But nothing quiet about this wine on the palate. It’s big and rich. Kind of like the country duo. Lots of red fruit, but leaning crisp and tart. Being raised by midwestern parents, I’m no stranger to rhubarb pie. And this wine has that tart rhubarb flavor, with a backbone of red berry compote. A tad spicy with subtle structure and a medium finish, this wine is REALLY EASY to drink. And drink it I did.
I did save a glass of and a half worth for evening two, when I found the wine to be in a similar spot, though the nose was much more expressive and the tartness had softened to make it even more palatable.
End of the day- extremely quaffable wine from an uncommon variety grown at a significant/historic Lodi vineyard. Final offering from Onesta! And a no-brainer at the Casemates price.
Thanks WineDavid and Alice! Appreciate the opportunity! I’m ‘tasting’ bourbon tonight, but what the hell, it’s Tuesday, I think.
@neilfindswine Thank you for the wonderful review
We received a bottle of this in the 6 bottle mystery purchase just recently, and it was the first thing we tried. Quite impressive, much bigger and assertive (as in the rat above which I agree with entirely) than earlier offerings, and yet extremely drinkable. Happy to see it being offered here. We’ll be in for a case, and hoping to see a final offering of the Cinsault Rose - thank you Jillian for the unique wonders from your winery!
@stolicat You are welcome!! Thank you for being a fan
@stolicat yes to the Onesta Consault Rosé! Huge fans of it in my household.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2022 Onesta Cinsault - $70 = 26.92%
I wonder how this compares to the 2021. I had one of those a few days ago and it was wonderful. I’m way overstocked and wish the 3-bottle upcharge wasn’t so high. I need to think on this one…
I really liked this wine! Thanks Alice for the chance to Rat again and so grateful for UPS for finally brining me the bottle after we thought it had gone astray.
First notes on pop and pour were a little tight and so I took a few sips and walked away - I love Cinsault and have been fortunate to have tried several in the past when I worked for a wine distributor. on P and P, it was pretty tight but showed a light weight, good acidity and lots of fresh berry notes.
after a few hours day 1, it was more balanced with notes of bright cherry and strawberry, maybe even a hint of melon, really good food-pairing weight and a nice pop of acid on the finish. I had it at a good probably 55-60 degrees temp but I think it would be as good or better even cooler. We had it with grilled pork tenderloin that had a bit of penzey’s spice on it, and it handled it really well.
Day 2 was where this wine really showed out. The change in depth was really awesome, as the wine itself even looked darker, which I know probably was a trick due to the flavor change… But it had developed a lot more depth of flavor and was richer, rounder, with bolder cherry and now a raspberry nose. I had it with some chocolate also and it was really great. This is a really delicious food wine, especially for people who grill a lot.
VAN MURALS! GROUND SQUIRRELS! SPIT CURLS! AWESOME!
@tastebud Thank you for the glowing review. It sounds like the Cinsault needs a little air to really show off. Don’t be afraid to decant!
Anyone in S.F. or near Bay Area interested in a split? A 4/4/4 three way split would be less per total person than the 3 bottle offer. Any takers?
@davidj94112 Hi. I am North Bay in Sonoma and up for 4 bottles. Also a current wine ship member. Probably could figure something out for logistics. Just need a third. LMK thanks
@cyclensip If we get a third, I’m sure we can figure out logistics. I will be up on Sonoma in June (Healdsburg) and might also come up in April for Pliny the Younger Release (Santa Rosa).
A Farewell Note from Jillian:
After 20 incredible vintages with the legendary Bechthold Vineyard, it’s time for me to say goodbye to my favorite vines. Crafting wines from this historic vineyard has been an honor—each bottle telling a story of passion, dedication, and deep respect for the land and its legacy.
My love for Bechthold began in 2002 while working at Bonny Doon Vineyard, and in 2009, I launched Onesta with the dream of sharing unique, expressive wines with enthusiasts like you. The Casemates community quickly became my favorite audience—your curiosity, thoughtful reviews, adventurous pairings, and, of course, the endless GIFs have made this journey unforgettable. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me, and I am forever grateful for your support and love of my wines.
Though I’m stepping away from Onesta, my work in the wine industry continues as a “wine doctor,” supporting winemakers across the country. While this chapter closes, the spirit of Onesta lives on in the memories we’ve created together.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your story.
Cheers,
Jillian
@WineDocNapa Cheers Jillian - THIS is what this community is really about - Community. Thanks!
@WineDocNapa so you will consult with other wineries? For yourself or working for another winery or service co?
@WineDocNapa Good Luck with your future ventures and enjoy life ! Thank you for your wonderful wine. I never had Cinsault before finding yours here and while I’ve now had others your ancient vines and winemaking skills make Onesta the best. It quickly became a favorite of my wife and I and my kids who developing their wine tasting chops.
P.S. At your suggestion I picked up a few bottles of your Syrah but have not tried it yet.
Yikes, I checked my overflowing wine stash and I see a on a lot of 9 bottles consisting of 2012 & 2013. My notes indicated that I had high praise on what I drank. Now I wonder how they are holding up. But lately, I’ve passed
on a lot of great Casemates wine the past two years. But with Jillian moving on in life, I will honor her dedication by hitting the BUY button. Plus, I need to find those 2012 & 2013 bottles later today. I can’t guarantee that I’ll chime in later in this offer. Being retired since 2015, I still stay busy volunteering in a Horsemanship Program for VERY SPECIAL children, camping, fishing, working in the yard, and traveling more now that the wife is also retired!
Stay busy Jillian in the things that give you great satisfaction!!
@WineDocNapa
got me to looking at what I have cellared.
All this talk, and with you leaving
Is the vineyard Bechthold, or Bechtold?
I see the rosé is entered in Cellar Tracker with the latter spelling while all the others with the former.
Seven vintages of the Cinsault from '13 to this offer, and some '18 of the rosé.
An age-old question for you: what’s the drinking window for properly cellared bottles?
I seem to have problems with them getting stashed and not clearly visible as a reminder to pull a cork!
@rjquillin
Our wines have incredible longevity, due to long lees aging. The Rose is best when consumed within 3 years. The Cinsault holds up really well for medium bodied red wine. The 2013 is still tasting delicious.
I don’t order as much as I wish I could, but Casemates got me with Qupe a few months back and now with a final offering of Onesta Cinsault, which I have ordered twice in the past and thoroughly enjoyed. In for three! Thanks for the highly enjoyable wines that I never would have experienced without Casemates!
reverent-forthright-basin
Anyone in southern AZ want to split?
It is quiet on the chat today. I am missing you all! Please take a moment if you can to say goodbye
@WineDocNapa
Perhaps we’re all in denial, and just hoping you’ll be back if for nothing else to Lab Rat Report on some offers.
Do drop in the CyberPub, that is entirely too quiet at times, to let us know what’s up in your life and say HI!
@rjquillin I think i am in denial too. I will drop in to the pub to say hello.
@WineDocNapa I distinctly remember the first Cinsault you offered us lucky souls on CaseMates. It was truly a magical experience! You’ll be missed here……enjoy your WineDoc venture!
@WineDocNapa I loved the last one. Slightly chilled, it was fantastic. Loved the other ones as well. Hate to see this end. I’m in for a case, and I wish you the best.
@WineDocNapa I have purchased (and still enjoying) 13 and 3/4 cases of Onesta wines here on CM! This includes the Mentida offerings. Favorites are the Cinsault red and rosé. We have discovered (surprisingly to us!) that your Cinsault red goes really well with rich Indian foods like spicy butter chicken. The 2013 vintage was particularly good with spicy Indian food. Onesta has become synonymous with “auto buy” for me.
I was able to introduce several family members to your Cinsault with that initial “delivered by Thanksgiving” offer where I took 4 bottles to Thanksgiving dinner at my in-laws. Everyone was surprised how good this wine was (which they had never of). I have also gifted bottles, along with the story of these Cinsault vines.
WE LOVE YOUR WINES!
@WineDocNapa left a pm for you a bit up thread.
Auto buy for me. Popped one from last offer, and boy is it a great go to wine
@KingKoopa Thanks for celebrating with the Cinsault
Hi Doc, bye Doc. Have not had your Cinsault yet, been tempted many times. Last chance, in for a case! Good luck and thanks!
@kainc Thanks for trying the Cinsault!
Love Onesta Cinsault
Thank you Jillian & Best Wishes for the next adventures!
@WineDocNapa Your wine and your participation is so very lovely. I will miss both, but especially your wine. You are truly gifted and will be missed.
This case makes 14 3/4 cases of Onesta wines for me. Sad to see them go, but love celebrating these wines!
/giphy wrinkled-unadorned-texture
@TimW Thank you!!
Last ordered some in 2021, but always enjoyed it. Got way too much wine still on hand, but in for a case.
/giphy festive-peremptory-ogre
@WineDocNapa Ordered what makes my 11th case of Onesta wines. Have enjoyed every bottle we’ve opened so far. Was a wine club member at Bonny Doon for many years including Jillian’s time there before moving home to Montana from Pescadero, CA where the original Bonny Doon winery was the closest winery to our home and the site of many visits. Best wishes for Jillian’s next phase of her career and life . Thanks for the enjoyment we’ve had from your contributions to years of our wine experiences.
@AnotherFineAcme Thank you for being a fan and love to hear you enjoyed the Bonny Doon wines too!
Last got in on this in 2022 and they’re long gone from my rack. In for a case here… and sad to hear they’re going away.
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Good luck out there Doc. Two cases for all the memories.
@WineDocNapa is an autobuy. Loved all the Onesta featured and the Mentinda offering too. Sorry to see you go but thank you for such solid, outstanding wine.
Case lots already sold out??
@WkdPanda If they get cases back, I am in. Fingers crossed.
@KNmeh7 @WkdPanda Same, just seeing this now.
One last rose coming too? Or Grenache blanc? Two of my house faves.
This will be the 11th case of Onesta wines for me: Cinsault, Syrah, Rosé, Grenache Blanc, and Mentida-Red Blend. Mostly Cinsault. These were all really good wines. Thank you for introducing me to the Cinsault as a primary varietal in a wine instead of part of a blend. Enjoy your next chapter!
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No cases
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sorry to those who missed it, but what a way to go out!
I am sorry to those of you who missed out on the sale. I only had 90 cases available and your community bought them all! I have a couple of cases left, but they are reserved for me
A huge thank you to everyone for their heartfelt comments. My husband and I read through them together with tremendous joy. Then the question…are you sure you want to stop making wine?
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You can’t tease us like that!
@WineDocNapa So sorry to see that this is the last Onesta offering but quite happy that I bought 2 of those 90 cases! This has been a favorite of ours since the first offering on Casemates. Loved the rosé and Syrah as well but those are gone! Wishing you all the best- thank you for so many beautiful wines and for your awesome participation in the discussion threads. Cheers!
LEGOS! EGGOS! STRATEGO! AWESOME!
So, I do have 20 cases of 2019 Onesta Syrah left in inventory. If you are interested in purchasing 6 or 12 bottles, email me at jillian@onestawines.com
@WineDocNapa Maybe we should do that! Do you have anything else hanging around you want to sell?
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Got 3 bottles before the sell out, wanted a case, but oh well.
This offering, this thread, is emblematic, of this community. At its face, it is a place to buy great wine from small producers at a great price. But really, it is a much more direct connection between growers and winemakers and folks who want to experience a craft. I cannot but think fondly of being at Pedroncelli at 9am and having Jim Pedroncelli walking us through the vineyard talking about the grapes, the vines, the must that is at our feet. The same with Peter Wellington, and his willingness for us to break up in teams to do our own blending sessions while our creations are being evaluated by his expert tasting room folks - and then, blending and releasing the winning creation as a bottled wine. Watching a mobile bottling operation at work at Rob’s cousin’s winery. The joy of JOY at Iron Horse and her fantastic hospitality with her family. The music of Cecilia in Kent Rasmussen’s tasting room. Clark’s music, while we feasted at Scott Harvey’s house. Cathy Corizon and the wedding proposal. Ty Caton and all of the folks who showed up at La Travigne with lots and lots of bottles for our dinner. El Jefe, and so many, many more. I open their bottles and I thank them and this community for a cellar (basement) full of memories.
@woopdedoo And none of this would be possible without the vision and dedication of WineDavid39,49, … for making this all possible.
@woopdedoo
Well said!
Cheers to all of the great winemakers, community members, @Winedavid49 @Winedavid59 and the crew behind the scenes. This community is truly something special.
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@woopdedoo beautiful.
@winedocnapa i missed this offer. Intended to come back but since it was my birthday, it was busy and I forgot. Fortunately I did get the offer in December. Good luck to you in your future adventures!
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