The Obsidian

Obsidian Ridge

Volcanic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Not my style of choice but clearly well made. Not too judicious or over the top. Offers up some solid structure. Cassis central. Fruit from Red Hills Lake County. — 4 months ago

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Limerick Lane

Obsidian Block

So smooth. As good as I remember the wine when we visited the vineyard a few years ago — 10 months ago

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Gibbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

It's three clones and not Obsidian Block. — 3 years ago

Obsidian Ridge

Half Mile 2640' Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

First time with the flagship wine after drinking their $25 Cabernet for many years (at least 8 or more). Punches above it’s weight class at $55. I’m disappointed I’ve waited this long. Not overly tannic and sensibly balanced. Will go back for more! — 3 years ago

Donelan

Obsidian Vineyard Syrah 2014

Deep contemplative Syrah tasting of black raisins and dried cherries, with a smoky finish. At $70 a little pricey for what it was but still a wine worth trying. Well-made. — 4 months ago

Obsidian Ridge

Eleven Rows Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Petite Sirah 2019

Had this at New York Prime in Atlanta — a year ago

Petit & Bajan

Ambrosie Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

New producer for me at the SF W&S Top 100 Tasting. Winemakers (RM husband & wife team) pouring, based in Avize. May have been their first time in the US / on the west coast. Strong showing across the board, but the Blanc de Noirs (Obsidian) and Rosé really showed beautifully. Freshness without sacrificing intensity of flavor. — a year ago

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Obsidian Ridge

Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Enjoying this, though it’s lower tannin than you might find a cab from other CA regions. Blackberry and leather on the nose that moves toward dark chocolate as it opens up. A bit earthy but some dark fruit too. Smooth and velvety, probably not going to age better from here. — 7 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Rock Wall Wine Co.

Obsidian Red Blend 2014

v14. Delicious! Dried herb nose. Rich, deep, black cherry and plum fruit. Velvety smooth, long, slightly tight, mocha and leather finish. — a year ago

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Cayuse Vineyards

Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2010

Shay A
9.4

I opened this with some friends and it was alongside a 2003 Saxum Bone Rock (good, drink up), 2013 Donelan Obsidian (wow! Cayuse like), a 2013 SQN Le Supplement (massive and spectacular), and a 2016 The Third Twin Nuestra (feral, wild, cerebral).

While this was a fantastic bottle, I think it’s going to get slightly better (it bulked up and added a touch more of everything on day two). Undeniably Cayuse in style, but more northern Rhône Syrah than new world Syrah. Aromatically you are hit with that classic funk that Cayuse is known for...black olive, iron, mineral, and fox fur. Not sure of the whole cluster use here but it comes across as fairly strong/green with fruit notes of underripe black cherry. The splash of Viognier that Cayuse utilizes for their Cailloux makes this so perfumed. On the palate, it really shines showing iron, teriyaki, and olive tapenade. The savoriness of these wines meshes well with the fruit as age sets in and the fruit returns towards the back of the palate...blackberry, mulberry, and spicy rhubarb pie. Fantastic now, possibly outstanding in the next 2-3yrs. If opening soon, decant a couple hours and you’ll be golden.
— 3 years ago

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Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

Third twin👍🏼
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@Paul T- Huntington Beach : I’ve never had a wine like that Third Twin. It was utterly captivating...green peppercorn crusted Black Forest cake. So unique.
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Donelan Obsidian is kick ass, also their Richards Family & Walker Vine Hill.