Donelan Syrah Richards Family Vineyard 2009

Name: Donelan
Vintage: 2009
Wine: Syrah Richards Family Vineyard
Region: Sonoma County, California, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.4%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 100

Tasting Notes
The Donelan Syrah Richards Family Vineyard 2009 is a profound and luxurious expression of Sonoma County Syrah. It opens with explosive aromas of blackberry liqueur, blueberry compote, smoked bacon, cracked pepper, graphite, violets, and tar-like minerality.
On the palate, it is intensely concentrated yet impeccably balanced, delivering layers of ripe dark fruit, licorice, espresso, roasted herbs, and earthy spice. The tannins are refined and silky, supporting a finish that is exceptionally long, dense, and sculpted. A Syrah of thrilling depth and purity.

Vintage Highlights
The 2009 vintage delivered exceptional fruit quality from the steep, low-yielding Richards Family Vineyard. Long ripening and careful vineyard management resulted in a Syrah of remarkable structure, aromatic intensity, and natural richness. The wine’s perfect 100-point rating underscores its status as one of the greatest Syrahs ever produced in California.

Why It’s Special
Donelan is celebrated for crafting small-production Rhône-style wines of extraordinary character. The 2009 Richards Family Vineyard Syrah stands at the pinnacle of the estate’s achievements — a rare, cult-level wine with perfect balance, depth, and aging potential. A true collector’s jewel.

Storage & Serving
Store at 12–15°C in a temperature-controlled cellar. Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F). Decant for 1.5–2 hours to reveal full aromatic and structural complexity.

Availability
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure international shipment.

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