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Community Tasting Notes 8
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MattB72 wrote: 93 points
May 26, 2019 - I gave this a 87 and a 92 in 2015-ish (bottle variation?). Today, it’s a 93. Very good all around. Clearly surprising for a 2011 but well worth the wait
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jlimberg wrote: 86 points
December 17, 2015 - Lean, like pretty much every 2011 CA wine
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Knicksfan wrote: 90 points
August 29, 2014 - From magnum;
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Knicksfan wrote: 90 points
August 29, 2014 - Always a crowd pleaser
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MattB72 wrote: 87 points
August 23, 2014 - disappointed. much weaker than past vintages. might be in dull state.
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By Antonio Galloni
Sonoma...A Thrill a Minute (Jul 2013) (link)(Donelan Family Wines Venus Sonoma County) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
5/9/2013 (link) 92 points(Donelan Vénus) Light yellow color; tart pear, pear cream, almond nose; rich, creamy textured, almond, tart pear palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish (12.5% alcohol; Roussanne fermented in stainless steel and neutral oak with some skin contact; sample provided by winery)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Donelan
- Varietal White Rhone Blend
- Designation Vénus
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 38 (26%)
- Consumed 110 (74%)
Food Pairing
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma County
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