Market price

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 88-90/100 · Drink 2013-2016, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2012

The 2010 Pinot Noir Two Brothers wafts from the glass with super-ripe red cherries, flowers, spices and licorice. Sweet candied notes linger on a delicate, high-toned finish that is quite marked by the use of 50% whole clusters.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

92
90-93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89
88-90/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

More reviews and scores

88 - 90 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 88-90/100 · Drink 2012-2016, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Feb 2012

The 2010 Pinot Noir Two Brothers wafts from the glass with super-ripe red cherries, flowers, spices and licorice. Sweet candied notes linger on a delicate, high-toned finish that is quite marked by the use of 50% whole clusters. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Proprietor Joe Donelan and his winemaker Tyler Thomas share a passion for cool-climate marginal sites. Given the focus on sourcing from top vineyards, it is hardly a surprise that the vineyard-designates are the most exciting wines in this lineup. I have a harder time finding the same level of enthusiasm for the winery’s numerous blended cuvees, but these are all excellent to outstanding wines that merit serious attention. Tel. (707) 591-0782; www.donelanwines.com

90 - 93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 90-93/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Dec 2011

Tasted out of barrel and made with roughly 40% whole cluster, the 2010 Donelan Pinot Noir Two Brothers is a very Burgundian Pinot with spice, forest floor, and pepper notes supported by darker cherry and hints of strawberry on the nose. Medium-bodied with solid acidity and a juicy, overall fresh feel, this looks to be as good as the '09, and should drink well for a decade.

About the producer

Donelan Family Wines
View Producer

Product details

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Why F+R?
Store
Store your collection in our bonded warehouse, only paying tax and duty if or when you arrange delivery.
Deliver
We sell wines and spirits to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine and spirits in your collection
Get the best F+R delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 1994-2026 Fine+Rare Wines Ltd