Richard Mauro

Review of Donelan Family Wines

This review is based on a second hand experience w...

This review is based on a second hand experience with a Donelan family member, Cush and one fabulous Syrah from his family's vineyard. My partner's parents were camping in Great Basin National Park and met Cush, his wife and 2 children. They shared stories and Cush gifted Ray and Shirley a bottle of a 2013 Richardson Family Vineyard Syrah. Oh! My! God! It was amazing! Ray and Shirley, both retired, love to travel. They often meet some wonderful folks. When Ray and Shirley arrived home we grilled some prime steaks, and even though the pairing was perfect, drinking the wine, admiring its beautiful fragrance and observing its rich hue was a pure delight. It made eating this wonderful steak difficult! But the real richness was in the experience Ray, Shirley, and by extension, our family shared with this encounter. Nothing tastes better than pure unadulterated human interaction. I love great wines. And even though this is out of my league in price, I will always remember its beautiful body, flavor and the story behind it. Thank you Cush from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful experience.