Donelan
Venus Sonoma County Roussanne Viognier
Sonoma County, California, USA
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. Last white wine we reviewed was the Venus white Rhone blend made up of 97.5% Roussane and 2.5% Viognier. The Roussane is from the Dry Stack and Vivio vineyards while the Viognier is from a vineyard higher up in Bennett Valley. Aged for 11 months in neutral French oak barrels. Only 170 cases produced.
Medium lemon yellow in appearance. Nice nose with layers of honeysuckle, peach zest, a touch of citrus and some greener tropical notes. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and a light to light plus body. Started off waxy on the palate with some lemons and melon. Then had some metallic elements in the medium finish. Very easy going white blend. Drink till 2020.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price was $48.00, the 2015 is already sold out.
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. Last white wine we reviewed was the Venus white Rhone blend made up of 97.5% Roussane and 2.5% Viognier. The Roussane is from the Dry Stack and Vivio vineyards while the Viognier is from a vineyard higher up in Bennett Valley. Aged for 11 months in neutral French oak barrels. Only 170 cases produced.
Medium lemon yellow in appearance. Nice nose with layers of honeysuckle, peach zest, a touch of citrus and some greener tropical notes. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and a light to light plus body. Started off waxy on the palate with some lemons and melon. Then had some metallic elements in the medium finish. Very easy going white blend. Drink till 2020.
$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price was $48.00, the 2015 is already sold out.
Very well balanced and rich Rhone style white. Lovely.
Very well balanced and rich Rhone style white. Lovely.
Jun 29th, 2016
I love the flavor no citrus good fruit but it has a nice neutrality and dryness.
I love the flavor no citrus good fruit but it has a nice neutrality and dryness.
Jun 5th, 2022
White peaches, stone fruit, savory white pepper, white flowers. Gorgeous party starter.
White peaches, stone fruit, savory white pepper, white flowers. Gorgeous party starter.
Jan 28th, 2017
Smooth, tropical fruits, full, balanced acidity for the varietals
Smooth, tropical fruits, full, balanced acidity for the varietals
Apr 23rd, 2015
Nice, but simple. Butterscotch, minerality and menthol. As well integrated as 6 months ago. Had I another bottle I'd drink up now.
Nice, but simple. Butterscotch, minerality and menthol. As well integrated as 6 months ago. Had I another bottle I'd drink up now.
Apr 11th, 2015
