http://www.cdonatiello.com/wine/wine-list.aspx
After leaving Williams-Selyem we started up the road for Armida and
Belvedere wineries. As we were driving by what was supposed to be
Belvedere Winery the name on the sign was C. Donatiello. Upon the
return from the disappointment of finding the Stuhlmiller Cabernet
sold out at Armida we stopped in Donatiello, in hopes of finding the
very tasty Belvedere Sangiovese. No such luck, my disappointment was
mounting at not finding replenishment stocks for favored wines.
So I tasted the 3 offered Pinots. I am quite pleased that I did.
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Maddie's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Floodgate Vineyard, Old Vine Pinot Noir
The Russian River was very good but undifferentiated from many other
of the Russian River appellation. It was Pinot...
Maddie's Vineyard was the highlight of the trip. Rich, nice biting
acidity, plenty of fruit and depth. Best wine I tasted all Saturday.
