2012 Donelan Syrah Richards Family Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 93.1 points

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  10/6/2023 - Mbad77 wrote: 94 Points

  Few years since last bottle and I think it has moved but maybe not as much as expected
  If you have left your bottles and case this long then well done as is in good a place or better than ever. Getting proper Syrah notes on the nose and easier on palate
  Very enjoyable

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  8/10/2023 - jlgnml wrote: 88 Points

  Probably did not fully appreciate this wine. PnP with a Coravin. Wine has a deep berry color, not much on the nose, good palate feel and there is the potential. Very dry finish. Will circle back in 6-9 months and fingers crossed it’s better, otherwise SELL.

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  5/21/2023 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Popped and poured. Easy to see why Donelan considers this their flagship; it is excellent. Gorgeous black ruby and extremely viscous. Awesome nose reminiscent of the best Cote Rotie wines, with beautiful meaty, smoky, bacon fat aromas. What a bouquet!!! This is a really fantastic American Syrah, such as few can produce. Age has burnished this to a true beauty. The palate is a match, too. What a wonderful wine. This is one of the few American Syrahs that can match the French for sheer excitement and awe. BRAVO!!! 5-15-18-9: 97/100.

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  6/6/2021 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 98 Points

  One hour decant. Fennel, anise, licorice, violets, blackberry, caramelized (burnt) molasses and slight white pepper. So much going on and all blending well together

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  7/21/2020 - DaninClearwater wrote: 95 Points

  Donelan never disappoints
  lovely, rich syrah
  plenty of life left

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