Rose incredible — 3 years ago
First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Cuvée Keltie Syrah. Made up of 100% Syrah from four vineyards in Sonoma County; Kobler Family, Steiner Ranch, Obsidian and Richard Family vineyards. This bottling is 100% whole cluster fermented in small batches then aged for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 301 cases produced.
Dark ruby red with some violet hues. Complex and layered nose with leather, twigs, sweet spices, touch floral and dark red berries. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Rich palate with vanilla, cinnamon, smokiness, baking spices, dark cocoa, dark berries and a touch of light petrol. Long finish. Drink till 2030.
$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $90.00. — 6 years ago
Granny Smith apple, quince, lemon, peach, melon and lime zest. Great acidity and minerality. — a year ago
Apple, lychee, lemon, quince, pear and lime zest. Electric acidity and great minerality. — a year ago
Strawberry, watermelon, cherry, peach, raspberry and hints of melon. Great acidity and balance. — a year ago
Apple, honey, lemon, dried apricot, oak and wet river rock. Good acidity and balance. — 6 years ago
Apple, candied lemon rind, dried apricot, tangerine, slate and hay. Bright acidity and minerality. — 7 years ago
Jake Hajer
‘05 in ‘23. Color and depth to the edge. Good color. Blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry, cherry and leather on the nose. Deep and layered on the palate. Dense. Game. All mixed fruits. Beautiful wine. — 9 months ago