Albino Donati immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1907. Just like many others who came to America, he arrived with a commitment to create a better life for his family. His hard work, determination, and perserverance have created footsteps for our family to follow for generations. The creation of “The Immigrant” is in honor of his legacy. This wine is the newest addition to the premium tier of the Donati Portfolio.
Palate: layers of complex oak structure, mocha, raspberry, cranberry sauce
Finish: medium plus finish, spicy black pepper
Specs
Vintage: 2015
Blend: 100% Merlot
Appellation: Paicines, Central Coast
Winemaking: 100% stainless steel fermentation with twice daily punch-downs
Aging: 30 months, 11% new French oak, 6% new American oak, 6% new Russian oak
As a young boy, Ron Donati grew up in South San Francisco, the son of a first generation Italian-American family. One of his fondest memories was the sights and smells of his grandfather making wine in his basement. Like most Italian immigrants, Albino Donati made his own wine for the family dinner table. As an adult, Ron became a successful entrepreneur with a penchant for making quality products that were attainable to all, not just a select few. This same passion serves as the foundation and guiding mission of Donati Family Vineyard today. It is our goal to produce wines of exceptional quality regardless of budget.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Donati The Immigrant Merlot - $30 = 16.66%
So everything I am seeing on this wine is saying it’s actually a red blend, predominantly Merlot, but not 100% Merlot. (And producer’s website says ABV is 14.1%)
Is this some random 100% Merlot that I can’t find anywhere else or is the Casemates info wrong?
Is there more than one “Immigrant” bottling? The only one at the winery or in the great webisphere is listed as a red blend or Bordeaux blend, not all merlot. Well there is a reserve Immigrant but it’s $75, not $35.
But, wait, hold on WineBreath, there is also a winery tech sheet/shelf talker that states the blend is 100% merlot at 15.4% abv which matches what is stated on the offer page here on CM
@kaolis@veevandyke I’m sure they’ll be rolling out of bed on the left coast in the near future. Straightening this out should come during the first cup of coffee, I predict.
@kaolis This is right. Had DFV’s The Immigrant over the years: the other vintages were 2-4 varietal blends, but the 2015 was 100% merlot. Personally prefer the blend over this vintage, but we aren’t big merlot drinkers.
My guess is that sites with the blend reference is a generic carryover from The Immigrant bottling generally.
@sandbarhappy brings up a good point. There was an old site named w**t or something like that, they were pretty good at the bottle shot thing. Here you get nothing but the stock picture. Would be a nice upgrade to get decent pics front/back on the offer. It’s been brought up before, wondering why it’s not possible.
I am not a big Merlot fan but this one sounds interesting. Hoping for more rattage and winemaker comments, especially clarifying what in fact this is, as there seems to be some confusion but I think @kaolis maybe found it.
No winery participation for their Claret which was on here mid August - hopefully get some input this time to clear up the questions - particularly with delayed ratting!
Yeah, it’s a shame that what might be a really good…?..
is just going to go away like Cinderella’s stuff at midnight.
I’ve never seen a whiff like this before…unfortunate.
@FritzCat@Twich22
Looking at the map, nearly half of the eligible states have a county lit up. But we’re sure not seeing much in the way of a giphy to announce them.
2015 The Immigrant, Paicines, Central Coast
Tasting Notes
Specs
Included in the Box
4-bottles
Case:
Price Comparison
$420/case at The Winery Donati Family Vineyard for 12x 2015 The Immigrant, Paicines, Central Coast
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Sep 28 - Wednesday, Sep 30
Donati The Immigrant Merlot
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $149.99 $12.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2015 Donati The Immigrant
Sad I can’t be a rat on this. The bottle was “incorrectly sorted” by the Brown Demons and now slated to arrive Tuesday. Sorry all.
@radiolysis
grrr. You could have helped with the great “which wine is this?” mystery by showing us the back label.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Donati The Immigrant Merlot - $30 = 16.66%
Is the alcohol 15.4 (as on the order page: “AbV 15.4%, pH 3.86, TA 5.85 g/L, RS 0.06%”) or 14.5 (as on this page)?
@DickL @WCCWineGirl
Ok, now that we have that AbV under control…
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@chipgreen @kasandrae I was in Jr High when that came out, lol!
Cool label to say the least. I love Oak so seriously considering
@chipgreen @ttboy23 meh…wish we had rats…
Giphy failed me this day. But I’m in for a case, nonetheless.
So everything I am seeing on this wine is saying it’s actually a red blend, predominantly Merlot, but not 100% Merlot. (And producer’s website says ABV is 14.1%)
Is this some random 100% Merlot that I can’t find anywhere else or is the Casemates info wrong?
@veevandyke We just posted at the same time. WE has a review, but it’s listed as a blend too.
https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-family-vineyard-2015-the-immigrant-red-paicines-303167/
Is there more than one “Immigrant” bottling? The only one at the winery or in the great webisphere is listed as a red blend or Bordeaux blend, not all merlot. Well there is a reserve Immigrant but it’s $75, not $35.
@kaolis Oh,RATS!
. Holiday weekend rats?
Well as @veevandyke stated, the winery website says it’s a Bordeaux blend at 14.1 abv. Link is here under the wine information tab:
http://donatifamilyvineyard.orderport.net/product-details/0519/2015-The-Immigrant
But, wait, hold on WineBreath, there is also a winery tech sheet/shelf talker that states the blend is 100% merlot at 15.4% abv which matches what is stated on the offer page here on CM
https://storage.googleapis.com/donatifamilyvineyard-com/uploads/Tech Sheet_15IM2.pdf
@kaolis That is literally the ONLY thing I have been able to find that says it’s 100% Merlot.
T’would be nice if someone (ahem) in charge would comment on this one.
I may be in for 4 bottles, but would like to know for sure first.
@kaolis @veevandyke I’m sure they’ll be rolling out of bed on the left coast in the near future. Straightening this out should come during the first cup of coffee, I predict.
@kaolis This is right. Had DFV’s The Immigrant over the years: the other vintages were 2-4 varietal blends, but the 2015 was 100% merlot. Personally prefer the blend over this vintage, but we aren’t big merlot drinkers.
My guess is that sites with the blend reference is a generic carryover from The Immigrant bottling generally.
@sandbarhappy brings up a good point. There was an old site named w**t or something like that, they were pretty good at the bottle shot thing. Here you get nothing but the stock picture. Would be a nice upgrade to get decent pics front/back on the offer. It’s been brought up before, wondering why it’s not possible.
@kaolis maybe a pose with a monkey too?
or I guess maybe the creepy Meh puppet!
I am not a big Merlot fan but this one sounds interesting. Hoping for more rattage and winemaker comments, especially clarifying what in fact this is, as there seems to be some confusion but I think @kaolis maybe found it.
CT shows a Jeb Dunnuck review, anyone find that? Perhaps it can help casts some light on the current questions.
Hey Gang,
I was a rat but the bottle does not come until Tuesday
@Nel250 @radiolysis @wccwinegirl
Wow, nought for two on Lab Rats for this one.
@Nel250 @radiolysis @rjquillin Such a bummer!
No winery participation for their Claret which was on here mid August - hopefully get some input this time to clear up the questions - particularly with delayed ratting!
Disappointed by the lack of information today. Was interested and had been waiting for more info. Oh well!
Here’s a pic of the bottle. Hope it helps some…
Trying to find out more.
@WCCWineGirl Must be a blend then…
@ttboy23 @WCCWineGirl As long as you have a bottle (assuming that is in your possession) you may as well rat it!
@ttboy23 @WCCWineGirl that’s what’s it looks like from here.
@WCCWineGirl thanks for the bottle shots!
So many Merlot this month
That’s OK with me. I could add a few.
Compare to Hook & Ladder, can we?
Donati Family Vineyards, as said before: Down For Vino!
Was hoping for a Rat on this one to push me in. Too much confusion on what is offered. Maybe we get a “do over” it a few months.
Yeah, it’s a shame that what might be a really good…?..
is just going to go away like Cinderella’s stuff at midnight.
I’ve never seen a whiff like this before…unfortunate.
@FritzCat we all know who’s to blame for this mishap
@FritzCat @Twich22
Looking at the map, nearly half of the eligible states have a county lit up. But we’re sure not seeing much in the way of a giphy to announce them.
@FritzCat @rjquillin @Twich22 Ok, I can play
/giphy fortunate-mistaken-curtain
