Keith Whitener WSET Diploma, CSW

9.1

This bottle has been lying quietly for a couple of years. A nice balance of fruit, acid and tannins. Love in a bottle. ♥️🍷 — 5 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

A beautiful dry rose with great depth of flavor, texture and an incredible finish. I need to get more of this! — 6 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

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

with India

Joe Lucca

9.4

Taste this blind and you will guess Burgundy. The nose, the palate, the color; everything screams burg. Speaking of the nose; foot fetish anyone? ( @Shawn R ) Locker room, wild tart cherry, damp forest floor, roasted lamb juices, and well... women’s shoes 👠 . Savory and meaty. After a couple hours open, this builds some sweetness on the back end; a little Luden’s cherry drop and dried thyme sprigs. Really well made and a true testament to the terroir of this single vineyard. Burgundy lovers need to get their hands on this. — 6 years ago

with Diana

Duff Mahan

9.0

2010 - Per Meredith, it’s good (dry), but it is “shallow”. Not much going on after the initial flavor.
Crisp and light, as others have said. Hints of lavender, like Dry Soda. — 7 years ago

Justin Brilman

9.0

Loved the pare and green apple on this, crisp and lean just how I like my white wine. — 7 years ago

Bridget Monahan

8.9

Enjoyed at ēma with Meredith and Carrie. Reminiscent of Chardonnay — 8 years ago

Sarah Oettel

8.9

Nose is pure Campari. Slight hints of forest floor. — 5 years ago

paul custer

9.1

mildly sweet, refreshing. thanks to meredith for the thoughtful surprise! — 6 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The last Rhone varietal red was the Walker Vine Hill Syrah. Sadly we were told that this was the last vintage that will be produced. This bottling is made up of 100% Syrah and is around 40-50% whole cluster fermented then aged for 20 months in 25% new French oak. 1,025 cases produced.

Insanely dark and inky purplish ruby red, completely coats the glass. Dark berries on the start of the nose followed up by cinnamon, cocoa, blueberries and some dustiness. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a full body. Rich and layered palate with red currants, red plums, even a touch of blue fruits and some solid minerality. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. (93+)

$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $75.00. — 6 years ago

with India

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. First up was the Nancie Chardonnay which is named after Tripp and Cushing's grandmother. It is made up of 100% Chardonnay from four vineyards with Sonoma County. The first two are from on top of Sonoma Mountain, then the third is from 30+ year old vines in the Russian River Valley and the last is from Green Valley. Aged for 10 months in 20% new French oak. 1,947 cases produced.

Medium to light golden yellow. Creamy nose with lemon curd, red apples, vanilla beans and a touch of stoniness in the finish. Medium plus acidity (7/10) with a lean medium body. Crisp attack on the palate with some yellow tree and stone fruits and a little bit of a creamy texture. A touch sharp in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2022.

$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $48.00. — 6 years ago

with India

Hugh O'Riordan

9.1

This 2000 bubbler was great. Full of life, Fruit and yeast. At 17 years it really aged well. Drank in Sun Valley ,idaho with my daughter. Much fun in high country. — 7 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.6

Love this wine! Spicy, raspberry, Bing cherry, dark plum and hints of vanilla oak. Lush, long, delicious finish. Drink now - 2020. — 7 years ago

with Adrienne

Madi Ham

9.4

Enjoyable Chianti

With Brian, Meredith, and Robert at Sonoma — 5 years ago

Elena Jessie

9.0

Drank on Saturday, June 2, 2018 with Meredith and Jenny — 6 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.5

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Richards Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 100% Syrah from the Richard Family Vineyard. This bottling is around 70-100% whole cluster fermented then aged for 28 months in 33% new French oak. Only 466 cases produced.

Dark purplish ruby red. Nice layers on the nose with some savory characteristics, dark cocoa, herbs, leather, purple flowers and some spices. Medium plus to heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Dry undertones on the palate with plush dark berries, crushed dark gravel and sweet spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2031.

$$$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $150.00. — 6 years ago

with India

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

First winery on day two in Sonoma was Donelan Family Wines in Santa Rosa with Meredith. The next Rhone varietal red was the Kobler Family Vineyard Syrah. Made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the Kobler Family Vineyard in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley. The Syrah and Viognier are co-fermented with around 40-60% whole cluster for 21 months in neutral French oak. Only 508 cases produced.

Deep purplish ruby red. Layered nose with dark berries on the attack followed up by smoked meats, chutney and some floral elements. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body and a dry long finish. Dark minerality on the palate with some purple flowers, savory herbs, leather, salami and raspberries. Drink till 2028. (93+)

$$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is $60.00. — 6 years ago

with India

laura Sidney

9.5

Another beautiful family dinner last night with @Jim Trobaugh celebrating @Meredith Peltier birthday with@Jami Gray.
The wine lineup was memorable indeed (8 bottles!!) This one was top 3 for sure! — 6 years ago

with Jim

Sam Shepard

9.3

Strawberries, grapefruit (thanks Kate) and cut flowers — 7 years ago

with Kate

Aaron Pott

9.5

I love Chave Hermitage but every time I taste it I always think, "man Lagier Meredith Syrah is really amazing". Plus I am saving about $300! — 8 years ago