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2010

Donelan Syrah Cuvée Christine

Tasted 1 September 2015 California · Sonoma County

Medium-bodied with a purple fruit profile, with notes of plum, blueberry, cassis, and wood. An easy drinker.

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2014

Donelan Chardonnay Nancie

California · Sonoma County

Still performing near the apex of its window, perhaps a bit rupee and more rounded than a year and a half ago. Lemon curd and yellow citrus fruit driven. Drink now and over the next year or so before…

Reviewed 8 September 2019
2013

Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

This bottle seemed to have an angular delivery and showed a more progressed profile in terms of a bronzed/oxidized finish that was omnipresent. It was drinkable, but the lamp oil aftertaste and added…

Reviewed 30 March 2019
2013

Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

A bit more expressive than when I last had it in September. With some air, this opened up nicely with some yellow citrus and mineral notes. The lemon note became more prominent and riper over the…

Reviewed 2 February 2019
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