Drinking well now but I strongly recommend holding this if you have multiple bottles or will power. The fruit is there without being over the top, but this is indeed a fruit forward wine that has a tremendous palate presence backed by essence of new oak and plenty of tannins. The acidity is moderate, definitely enough to support the fruit, but again, I'd like to see this one down the road. Nice wine for sure.
Drinking well now but I strongly recommend holding this if you have multiple bottles or will power. The fruit is there without being over the top, but this is indeed a fruit forward wine that has a tremendous palate presence backed by essence of new oak and plenty of tannins. The acidity is moderate, definitely enough to support the fruit, but again, I'd like to see this one down the road. Nice wine for sure.
Dec 31st, 2016
Pop and pour. A wondrous medium deep ruby red color. On the nose: beautiful...very aromatic with tart cherry, earth, wet forest floor, raspberry, spice, floral. Taste: smooth, juicy, rich, layered medium plus body wine with tart cherry, minerals, mandarin peel, black tea, and a peppery leather LONG finish. YUM...Donum West Slope never disappoints, especially with some age on it!!!
Pop and pour. A wondrous medium deep ruby red color. On the nose: beautiful...very aromatic with tart cherry, earth, wet forest floor, raspberry, spice, floral. Taste: smooth, juicy, rich, layered medium plus body wine with tart cherry, minerals, mandarin peel, black tea, and a peppery leather LONG finish. YUM...Donum West Slope never disappoints, especially with some age on it!!!
Aug 9th, 2021
Bright red fruit - strawberry, rhubarb and smoky plum. Cedar. Love this vineyard. P.S. What does smoky plum taste like?
Bright red fruit - strawberry, rhubarb and smoky plum. Cedar. Love this vineyard. P.S. What does smoky plum taste like?
May 1st, 2018
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
