First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. Now onto the red Rhone varietals with the Cuvée Moriah up first. This wine is made up of 84% Grenache from the Dry Stack vineyard in Bennett Valley and 16% Mourvedre from the Kopf vineyard. Aged for around 22 months in used puncheons (500L barrels) and 30% whole cluster. Only 560 cases produced.
Medium ruby red. A touch of leather on the nose with some minerality, a bit meaty, some bark, twigs and rhubarb. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus body. A bit of slate on the palate with some red berries, savory herbs and dark cocoa. A nice bit of spiciness on the dry, long finish. Needs a little bit of time to open up nicely. Drink till 2026.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $50.00.
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. Now onto the red Rhone varietals with the Cuvée Moriah up first. This wine is made up of 84% Grenache from the Dry Stack vineyard in Bennett Valley and 16% Mourvedre from the Kopf vineyard. Aged for around 22 months in used puncheons (500L barrels) and 30% whole cluster. Only 560 cases produced.
Medium ruby red. A touch of leather on the nose with some minerality, a bit meaty, some bark, twigs and rhubarb. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus body. A bit of slate on the palate with some red berries, savory herbs and dark cocoa. A nice bit of spiciness on the dry, long finish. Needs a little bit of time to open up nicely. Drink till 2026.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $50.00.
Jun 3rd, 2018
Awesome GSM from Sonoma County. Dried and fresh black cherries, raspberries, all-spice and black pepper.
Awesome GSM from Sonoma County. Dried and fresh black cherries, raspberries, all-spice and black pepper.
1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2013
Nice GSM blend good acid and good fruit, young needs 1-2 years more in the bottle.
Nice GSM blend good acid and good fruit, young needs 1-2 years more in the bottle.
Jan 24th, 2015
Blend of Grenache (67%), Mourvèdre (23%) and Syrah (10%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe red fruits, spices, leather and red flowers. Flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, currants, pomegranate and cranberry fruit along with hints of spices, tobacco, coffee and minerals. Touches of gamey meat and black pepper on the medium-plus finish. Medium bodied, smooth tannins and medium-plus acidity. Improved with aeration. Combines elements of both power and elegance.
Blend of Grenache (67%), Mourvèdre (23%) and Syrah (10%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe red fruits, spices, leather and red flowers. Flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, currants, pomegranate and cranberry fruit along with hints of spices, tobacco, coffee and minerals. Touches of gamey meat and black pepper on the medium-plus finish. Medium bodied, smooth tannins and medium-plus acidity. Improved with aeration. Combines elements of both power and elegance.
Jun 27th, 2025
Sonoma County, California, USA
