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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.
Classic! Game meats, mixed olives, iodine, pepper, herbs, and pencil shavings. Still so young! This has another ten years ahead of it. The high alcohol is completely hidden in this beautifully balanced wine. Gorgeous fruit! Everything I love about Syrah is here.
Classic! Game meats, mixed olives, iodine, pepper, herbs, and pencil shavings. Still so young! This has another ten years ahead of it. The high alcohol is completely hidden in this beautifully balanced wine. Gorgeous fruit! Everything I love about Syrah is here.
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
