Winery DonelanObsidian Vineyard Syrah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Obsidian Vineyard Syrah from the Winery Donelan
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Obsidian Vineyard Syrah of Winery Donelan in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Obsidian Vineyard Syrah of Winery Donelan in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Obsidian Vineyard Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Obsidian Vineyard Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Obsidian Vineyard Syrah
The Obsidian Vineyard Syrah of Winery Donelan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb tagine with olives and honey or rabbit with kriek and cherries.
Details and technical informations about Winery Donelan's Obsidian Vineyard Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Hölder
Aromatic, lively whites to drink young, with a pale golden colour, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, green apple and mineral notes close to Riesling. Distinctive aromatic profile. Grown on a few hectares in Franconia, it remains confidential and is used for typical dry whites. A German white variety bred in 1936 in Würzburg (Riesling × Silvaner), late-ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Obsidian Vineyard Syrah from Winery Donelan are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Donelan
The Winery Donelan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Knights Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Knights Valley
Sonoma's easternmost AVA (1983) linking Russian River to Napa at the foot of Mount St. Helena: ultra-dominant Cabernet Sauvignon red king (~2/3 of production) — full, ripe reds with a chocolate dominance, intense black fruits, velvety tannins and Sonoma signature acidity, more elegant than Napa. Volcanic soils, warm climate sheltered from fog by the Coastal Ranges and Mayacamas, tempered by altitude. Flagship producers Peter Michael, Anakota, Vérité.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Retrieved from
Wine that has lost its aromatic potential after prolonged aeration.
