Donelan
Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah
Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the Kobler Family Vineyard in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented with around 40-60% whole cluster for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 508 cases produced.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with dark berries on the attack followed up by smoked meats, chutney and some floral elements. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body and a dry long finish. Dark minerality on the palate with some purple flowers, savory herbs, leather, salami and raspberries. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $60.00.
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the Kobler Family Vineyard in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented with around 40-60% whole cluster for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 508 cases produced.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with dark berries on the attack followed up by smoked meats, chutney and some floral elements. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body and a dry long finish. Dark minerality on the palate with some purple flowers, savory herbs, leather, salami and raspberries. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $60.00.
Young and delicious if one Donelan Syrah is good. Two is better
Young and delicious if one Donelan Syrah is good. Two is better
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2018
This was a Cushing Block Pinot. Great cherry taste. Excellent balance simply a delicious Pinot. Forward fruit.
This was a Cushing Block Pinot. Great cherry taste. Excellent balance simply a delicious Pinot. Forward fruit.
Jul 27th, 2019
Always solid - nothing fancy, just a darn good Syrah.
Always solid - nothing fancy, just a darn good Syrah.
Mar 25th, 2018Nice, as always. Not the most complex Syrah you’ll ever have, but a darn good one nonetheless.
Nice, as always. Not the most complex Syrah you’ll ever have, but a darn good one nonetheless.
Dec 5th, 2017
