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Donelan Cuvée Christine Sonoma County Syrah 2013
The 2012 Syrah Cuvee Christine is 100% Syrah... has a vague similarity to one of Guigal’s single vineyard Cote-Roties such as La Landonne. Powerful, rich, and dense, the opaque purple color and a beautiful nose of spring flowers, asphalt, charcoal, blackberry and cassis are all present in this full-bodied, structured wine, which has grip, loads of tannin, and a huge upside... Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Sarah Stierch 
Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun
Amazing
Amazing
9.4
Jesse Pender
Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards
Silky smooth texture.
Silky smooth texture.
8.9
Scott Soren
Elegant Rhône. Soft and supple. Fragrant nose and even keeled tannins. Deep reich blackberry with hints of tobacco and cedar. Smooth mouthfeel and longer finish.
Elegant Rhône. Soft and supple. Fragrant nose and even keeled tannins. Deep reich blackberry with hints of tobacco and cedar. Smooth mouthfeel and longer finish.
9.6
Tom Wildenhaus
The first Syrah I have had that has the meaty aroma you hear about. But not for me. This wine is to jammy, syrupy for me. It became more agreeable after open 2 hours but not enough for me to buy again.
The first Syrah I have had that has the meaty aroma you hear about. But not for me. This wine is to jammy, syrupy for me. It became more agreeable after open 2 hours but not enough for me to buy again.
8.8
John A
Amazing. I am a big fan of the Donelan wines.
Amazing. I am a big fan of the Donelan wines.
9.4Charlie Tapp
Black and blue fruit.
Black and blue fruit.
8.6
Sanford Peisner
Very tasty excellent finish. Surprised how mouth puckered. Wine was silky smooth great fruit. Delicious notes of forward fruit. Acid balance was wonderful. Looking forward to drinking this again
Very tasty excellent finish. Surprised how mouth puckered. Wine was silky smooth great fruit. Delicious notes of forward fruit. Acid balance was wonderful. Looking forward to drinking this again
9.4Scott Soren
Guilty pleasures. Donelan wines are amazing. This is no exception. Smooth and silky with blackberries and raspberries. Tannins well integrated. A true delight @joedonelan Yum This cuvee is an unbelievable gem at sub $50. Keep the great wines coming.
Guilty pleasures. Donelan wines are amazing. This is no exception. Smooth and silky with blackberries and raspberries. Tannins well integrated. A true delight @joedonelan Yum This cuvee is an unbelievable gem at sub $50. Keep the great wines coming.
9.5Scott Soren
Amazing juice. Full bodied with soft tannins. Light acidity. Massive cherries and raspberries on the pallet. I love Donelan juice
Amazing juice. Full bodied with soft tannins. Light acidity. Massive cherries and raspberries on the pallet. I love Donelan juice
9.5Scott Soren
This is great Syrah. Joe and the Donelan family year after year make great juice
This is great Syrah. Joe and the Donelan family year after year make great juice
9.4
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