Winery Donelan - Obsidian Vineyard Syrah

Winery DonelanObsidian Vineyard Syrah

4.3
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Obsidian Vineyard Syrah of Winery Donelan is a red wine from the region of Knights Valley of California.
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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Donelan's Obsidian Vineyard Syrah.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.2°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Barras

It most certainly originates from the Tarn region, a variety that has completely disappeared from the vineyard and is therefore on the way out. It was very difficult to find documentation concerning it, especially since there is a slight confusion with malpé. D.N.A. analyses processed by a specific software (U.M.R.-A.G.A.P. Montpellier) indicate that malpé is the result of a cross between cahours and fer.

Last vintages of this wine

Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2015
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2014
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2013
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2012
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2011
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Obsidian Vineyard Syrah - 2010
In the top 100 of of Knights Valley wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Obsidian Vineyard Syrah from Winery Donelan are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Donelan

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Knights Valley in the region of California
Find the Winery Donelan on Facebook and on Twitter

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.

Top wine California
In the top 8500 of of United States wines
In the top 1500 of of Knights Valley wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Knights Valley

The wine region of Knights Valley is located in the region of Sonoma County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Peter Michael or the Domaine Peter Michael produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Knights Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Knights Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, incense or straw and sometimes also flavors of yeast, oil or yellow apple.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Shine

Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.

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