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Red
2009 Donelan Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Green Valley of Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 27
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UMRich Likes this wine: 93 points
January 17, 2021 - In a great spot, very north Rhone-like, dark fruit balanced by floral and savory notes. Much better than last weeks 2010 Radio Coteau Timbervine, which was much better a few years ago (little fruit left, with acidity dominating)
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rmalloy Likes this wine: 91 points
June 30, 2020 - A pretty wine showing off the floral side of syrah. It offers sweet aromas of violets, raspberry pastilles, and game. Soft and balanced. Tastes French. Very elegant, but lacking energy. Drink now.
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jshufelt wrote: 92 points
June 6, 2020 - Consistent with previous tasting note.
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FLI Likes this wine: 95 points
March 20, 2020 - Amazing - perfect balance of fruit, earth and aromatics. After this week of COVID-19 madness, our house was completely worn out and ready for something special and this wine delivered and then some. It's partly where I am after a tough week, and it's partly where this wine is after 10 years in the bottle, but either way, it was the best Friday night bottle I've had in a very long time. Congratulations to Joe and the Donelan team.
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rmalloy Likes this wine: 93 points
January 26, 2020 - Very good. Classic syrah aromas of black pepper, gamey meat, and sweet blackberries. Very smooth, with voluptuous waves of flavor. I like the balance of fruit sweetness, acidity, and tannins. This is one of the best American syrahs I've tasted, and it is one for which Old World syrah drinkers might have an affinity. Unlike other reviewers, I feel like this wine is at the beginning of its drinking window.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Donelan
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Kobler Family Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 174 (42%)
- Consumed 237 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 9 votes
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
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