Donelan
Walker Vine Hill Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The last Rhone varietal red was the Walker Vine Hill Syrah. Sadly we were told that this was the last vintage that will be produced. This bottling is made up of 100% Syrah and is around 40-50% whole cluster fermented then aged for 20 months in 25% new French oak. 1,025 cases produced.
Insanely dark and inky purplish ruby red, completely coats the glass. Dark berries on the start of the nose followed up by cinnamon, cocoa, blueberries and some dustiness. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a full body. Rich and layered palate with red currants, red plums, even a touch of blue fruits and some solid minerality. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $75.00.
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The last Rhone varietal red was the Walker Vine Hill Syrah. Sadly we were told that this was the last vintage that will be produced. This bottling is made up of 100% Syrah and is around 40-50% whole cluster fermented then aged for 20 months in 25% new French oak. 1,025 cases produced.
Insanely dark and inky purplish ruby red, completely coats the glass. Dark berries on the start of the nose followed up by cinnamon, cocoa, blueberries and some dustiness. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a full body. Rich and layered palate with red currants, red plums, even a touch of blue fruits and some solid minerality. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $75.00.
Delicious Syrah. Inky purple. Blue fruits, plum, cinnamon, cocoa.
Delicious Syrah. Inky purple. Blue fruits, plum, cinnamon, cocoa.
Jul 24th, 2020
Still tight but delicious fruit notes that produced a great Syrah.
Still tight but delicious fruit notes that produced a great Syrah.
Jul 6th, 2019
Rockstar Syrah. Velvety on the pallet. So good
Rockstar Syrah. Velvety on the pallet. So good
Jun 2nd, 2018
Beautiful Syrah, balance of fruit and spice, not heavy but big in flavor.
Beautiful Syrah, balance of fruit and spice, not heavy but big in flavor.
Dec 15th, 2016
Jesse had this 8 years ago
Jesse had this 8 years ago
Dec 23rd, 2016
