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Community Tasting Notes 16
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tomherer Likes this wine: 94 points
March 18, 2018 - Have had this in the cellar for a few years now and given it the cold shoulder for reasons unbeknownst. Perhaps the wax capsule was a deterrent, or the $20 WineBid price tag demoted my perception of its status? Anyway, this is NOT a $20 wine, either by way of SRP, or most importantly, quality. Confidently pays homage to CDP without losing its sense of California. The blending skill here is extraordinary -- the Grenache gives just enough of its spicy, sappy red fruitiness while remaining completely elegant and classy, and the Syrah and Mourvedre supply their own personality without being overbearing. The separate-but-together-ness of the varieties make for complexity and incredible balance. Texture is gorgeous at year eight -- silky with the tannins completely resolved. One of the best domestic GSMs I've ever had -- it's like the love child of Epoch and Chateau Beaucastel. Incredible.
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WSRMD Likes this wine: 90 points
May 18, 2017 - Found this in my cellar and decided to give it a try. Was pleasantly surprised with the smoothness and depth. Good fruit and mild tannins. Very drinkable and a nice example of a GSM. All present enjoyed it. Wish I had more.
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ogres3 wrote: 90 points
March 4, 2017 - Fourth wine of the night. Very average. Not sure I get the Donelan wines.
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ogres3 wrote: 88 points
February 10, 2017 - Not sure what to make of this wine. The first night I thought it was undrinkable but my wife enjoyed the acidity and edge. On night two the fruit was incorporated, the alcohol and tannins gone, and was a pleasant but not overly interesting wine.
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jsevans4 Likes this wine: 93 points
December 24, 2016 - Very smooth and drinkable (KIE)
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By Antonio Galloni
The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012) (link)(Donelan Family Wines Cuvee Moriah North Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
8/27/2013 (link) 91 points(Donelan Cuvée Moriah) Dark ruby color; appealing, pepper, tart black fruit, tar nose; tasty, pepper, tart black fruit, tar, roasted black fruit palate; medium-plus finish (54% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre; 13.6% alcohol) 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Donelan
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Cuvée Moriah
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 84 (39%)
- Consumed 130 (61%)
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- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma County
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