Donelan

Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah

9.311 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.0

They called this wine "Davis' girlfriend" during harvest. The relationship is still going strong.

They called this wine "Davis' girlfriend" during harvest. The relationship is still going strong.

May 25th, 2015
Michael Sinowitz

Savory, good acidity, red fruit at its core. In good shape now but will last a while.

Savory, good acidity, red fruit at its core. In good shape now but will last a while.

Jan 29th, 2017
Martin Sher

Totally resolved. Just a hint of tannin. Not the funk I usually associate with Syrah. A little short but what a nose!

Totally resolved. Just a hint of tannin. Not the funk I usually associate with Syrah. A little short but what a nose!

Apr 30th, 2021
Swiss Wine Guy

Blackberries, blueberries, smoke, tar, pencil shavings, meat juices and a bit of camphor. Very Côte Rotie like. Excellent stuff. Cheers!

Blackberries, blueberries, smoke, tar, pencil shavings, meat juices and a bit of camphor. Very Côte Rotie like. Excellent stuff. Cheers!

Oct 21st, 2017
DAG
9.3

This was running with a thought crowd tonight. It is a crowd please but just missed out for a medal spot.

This was running with a thought crowd tonight. It is a crowd please but just missed out for a medal spot.

Jun 26th, 2016
Rob Guimaraes

About as close to Condrieu as I've seen Cali get. Lots of gardenias and tropicals mixed with a classic peachiness and solid structure.

About as close to Condrieu as I've seen Cali get. Lots of gardenias and tropicals mixed with a classic peachiness and solid structure.

Dec 2nd, 2015
Christian Bock MS

Very pure , Flora and balanced, blöd, Spice Syrah. You will love it when you like northern Rhone

Very pure , Flora and balanced, blöd, Spice Syrah. You will love it when you like northern Rhone

May 17th, 2015
Paul Mason

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Nov 15th, 2020
Jen Parrish

Jen had this 7 years ago

Jen had this 7 years ago

Jul 6th, 2017
Philippe Cambie

Philippe had this 10 years ago

Philippe had this 10 years ago

Feb 24th, 2015