Donkey & Goat
Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Slightly cloudy medium ruby; initial volatile acidity on the nose that clears off somewhat; Medium intensity aromas of black cherry, blackberry, forest floor, buttermilk, rosemary, crushed gravel, cinnamon, cloves, very subtle vanilla smoke; dry, high acid, medium medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberries in buttermilk (dominates the palate), underripe black plum, cinnamon, forest floor, rosemary; medium finish, very interesting and different
Slightly cloudy medium ruby; initial volatile acidity on the nose that clears off somewhat; Medium intensity aromas of black cherry, blackberry, forest floor, buttermilk, rosemary, crushed gravel, cinnamon, cloves, very subtle vanilla smoke; dry, high acid, medium medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberries in buttermilk (dominates the palate), underripe black plum, cinnamon, forest floor, rosemary; medium finish, very interesting and different
Nov 16th, 2018
JL tasting 5/8/18. ABV 13.8. $35. Spicy meaty notes on nose. Second oldest vine in Eldorado. 5% or less of Viognier. Lavender basil and mint. Sticky tannins. Long complex finish.
JL tasting 5/8/18. ABV 13.8. $35. Spicy meaty notes on nose. Second oldest vine in Eldorado. 5% or less of Viognier. Lavender basil and mint. Sticky tannins. Long complex finish.
May 8th, 2018Tart, bright red fruits. High acidity but also very drinkable.
Tart, bright red fruits. High acidity but also very drinkable.
Jun 25th, 2017
