Donelan
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Great Syrah, showcasing loads of brooding, dark berries, meat stock, spice and bay leaf aromas, complemented by chocolatey oak. All is then wonderfully mirrored on the full-bodied and concentrated, still tannic palate.
Great Syrah, showcasing loads of brooding, dark berries, meat stock, spice and bay leaf aromas, complemented by chocolatey oak. All is then wonderfully mirrored on the full-bodied and concentrated, still tannic palate.
1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014
It's been a year-and-a-half since my last tasting of this black/purple blockbuster. The '08 Donelan Syrah 'Obsidian Vineyard' is still my benchmark. Concentrated, intoxicating aromas of cured meats, brambly blackberry, bacon fat and cracked pepper assault the nostrils. The plush mouth is flooded with blackberry liqueur flavors that linger for over a minute on the intense finish.
It's been a year-and-a-half since my last tasting of this black/purple blockbuster. The '08 Donelan Syrah 'Obsidian Vineyard' is still my benchmark. Concentrated, intoxicating aromas of cured meats, brambly blackberry, bacon fat and cracked pepper assault the nostrils. The plush mouth is flooded with blackberry liqueur flavors that linger for over a minute on the intense finish.
Dec 29th, 2014From my absolute favorite Syrah vineyard, the inky ruby '08 Donelan Syrah 'Obsidian Vineyard' exceeded my already high expectations. Huge aromas of black licorice, jammy blackberries, menthol and BBQ smoke jump from the glass. The sweetness of the powerful fruit flavors is overwhelming, but in a exotic liqueur-like manner. Big soft tannins and a long persistence finish. Sexy!
From my absolute favorite Syrah vineyard, the inky ruby '08 Donelan Syrah 'Obsidian Vineyard' exceeded my already high expectations. Huge aromas of black licorice, jammy blackberries, menthol and BBQ smoke jump from the glass. The sweetness of the powerful fruit flavors is overwhelming, but in a exotic liqueur-like manner. Big soft tannins and a long persistence finish. Sexy!
Jul 12th, 2013
