First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the Kobler Family Vineyard in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented with around 40-60% whole cluster for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 508 cases produced.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with dark berries on the attack followed up by smoked meats, chutney and some floral elements. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body and a dry long finish. Dark minerality on the palate with some purple flowers, savory herbs, leather, salami and raspberries. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $60.00.
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the Kobler Family Vineyard in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented with around 40-60% whole cluster for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 508 cases produced.
Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with dark berries on the attack followed up by smoked meats, chutney and some floral elements. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body and a dry long finish. Dark minerality on the palate with some purple flowers, savory herbs, leather, salami and raspberries. Drink till 2028. (93+)
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $60.00.
Jun 3rd, 2018
I moved 2,100 miles across the country because of this wine. You could call it my Helen of Troy.
I moved 2,100 miles across the country because of this wine. You could call it my Helen of Troy.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2013
Has developed tremendously since its youth. Far more weight, balance, Syrah-y-meatiness and cohesion. Made a spring flank steak salad sing.
Has developed tremendously since its youth. Far more weight, balance, Syrah-y-meatiness and cohesion. Made a spring flank steak salad sing.
Apr 24th, 2016
So balanced, red fruit, floral. Delicious stuff.
So balanced, red fruit, floral. Delicious stuff.
Mar 20th, 2015
White pepper, black fruit and a bit of funk. Some whole cluster steminess. Great balance and character. Delicious Syrah.
White pepper, black fruit and a bit of funk. Some whole cluster steminess. Great balance and character. Delicious Syrah.
Feb 17th, 2014
Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
