Donelan

Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah

9.28 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

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
Scott Soren

Young and delicious if one Donelan Syrah is good. Two is better

Young and delicious if one Donelan Syrah is good. Two is better

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2018
Sanford Peisner

This was a Cushing Block Pinot. Great cherry taste. Excellent balance simply a delicious Pinot. Forward fruit.

This was a Cushing Block Pinot. Great cherry taste. Excellent balance simply a delicious Pinot. Forward fruit.

Jul 27th, 2019
Sam T
9.2

Solid

Solid

May 15th, 2018
Brandon T

Always solid - nothing fancy, just a darn good Syrah.

Always solid - nothing fancy, just a darn good Syrah.

Mar 25th, 2018
Brandon T

Nice, as always. Not the most complex Syrah you’ll ever have, but a darn good one nonetheless.

Nice, as always. Not the most complex Syrah you’ll ever have, but a darn good one nonetheless.

Dec 5th, 2017
Eric Linderman

Eric had this 5 years ago

Eric had this 5 years ago

Feb 25th, 2020
Peter Montoleone

Peter had this 6 years ago

Peter had this 6 years ago

Nov 13th, 2018