Jonathan Wall

9.3

It’s like a Granache made by an awesome Pinot producer 😉 — 4 months ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Reached pretty far back in the cellar for this one. Pax Mahl was making some terrific wines out of his eponymous winery (Obsidian and Griffin’s Lair were my favorites), until some sort of flare-up between him and Joe Donelan eventually resulted in them splitting the vineyard accesses between them and shutting down the winery. After 15 years, this wine is still going strong. Great example of a cooler climate north coast syrah. — 2 years ago

with Vanessa

Bryce Wiatrak

9.4

A lovely escape from the Cabernet Frenzy. This is pure Mendocino Ridge - rose petal, pure berry flavor, and crystalline minerals. Flowing and beautiful — 5 years ago

Vino Joe

9.4

Not the right pairing with my food but I was very happy to sample some. Meaty and smoky with a nice density. This was wonderful though possibly a bit young. — 6 months ago

Bryan Kesting

9.2

Turkey hunting with the guys. After cocktails a few wines to finish the evening.

— 4 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. Second red was the Tripp's Block Pinot Noir which comes from the Perli vineyard in the Mendocino Ridge at an elevation of 1550 feet. Aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels and only 246 cases produced.

Medium to deep ruby red. Layered nose with some light baking spices on the attack as well as some red cherries, followed up by cedar and damp forest floor. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium bodied. Balanced tannins as well with noted of red cherries, dried strawberries and bramble berries to boot. A bit of cinnamon and cedar as well. Dry with a lingering finish. Drink till 2024.

$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $78.00. — 5 years ago

with India

Stuart Peisner

9.0

I love the flavor no citrus good fruit but it has a nice neutrality and dryness. — 8 months ago

James Forsyth

9.3

By coincidence I had two Donelan whites on near consecutive nights. The Chard is pretty punchy. Lemon and minerals. Some brioche. Tasty. Like a flat Bollinger. — 3 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. First red up was the Two Brothers Pinot Noir which comes from four separate vineyards in Sonoma County; 41% from Steiner Ranch, 26% from Walker Vine Hill, 21% from Devoto and 12% from Perli. Namesake is for the two sons, Tripp and Cushing. Aged for 18 months in 17% new French oak. 1,630 cases produced.

Medium garnet red with some ruby in the core. A touch of greenery on the nose with some twigs and strawberries. A touch of tobacco and cedar too. Medium acidity (6.5/10) with a light plus to medium body. Layered palate with notes of cinnamon, violet, white pepper, plums and a touch of mushrooms. Medium plus finish with a little bit of iron coming through. Drink till 2021.

$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $55.00. — 5 years ago

with India

JKT

9.1

CVed 2/10/18 comp of Pax Donelan Syrah. Interestingly the nose more like Donelan with hint of sweetness and prominent dark fruits. But palate is leaner and firmer than new world. — 5 years ago