L. Donovan Wines
Call it guts, call it gumption. Whatever it takes to devote a career to winemaking in an emerging region, Linda Donovan’s got it. With an enology degree from UC Davis and several years of experience at top California wineries, Linda settled in Southern Oregon in 2000 to grow grapes and consult with many emerging wineries.
Now, she has her own in-demand boutique label, L. Donovan Wines, and is a partner in the large Medford custom crusher, Pallet Wine Company, where she oversees winemaking for 20+ different clients.
What’s Linda’s edge? An ability to craft distinctive yet well-balanced wines, and patience with every phase of winemaking from growing to bottling. The wines she’s proudest of are all made using natural methods without any manipulation. Each wine, as well as each vintage, is truly expressed in the glass.
Now, she has her own in-demand boutique label, L. Donovan Wines, and is a partner in the large Medford custom crusher, Pallet Wine Company, where she oversees winemaking for 20+ different clients.
What’s Linda’s edge? An ability to craft distinctive yet well-balanced wines, and patience with every phase of winemaking from growing to bottling. The wines she’s proudest of are all made using natural methods without any manipulation. Each wine, as well as each vintage, is truly expressed in the glass.
This Tempranillo has big flavors of fig, cedar and clove. Appealing tannins and acid make this wine distinctively well balanced.
Full bodied, crisp and distinctively well balanced. Notes of lemon, ginger and green apple linger with a refreshing mineral finish.
Aroma of pepper, spice and big bold dark fruit. The palate is smooth and perfectly balanced from begging to end. Hints of plum, bell pepper, dark cherry with black pepper and earthy undertones. This is a fantastic wine for any meal!
Beautiful garnet color. The nose has characteristics of cardamom and leather. Opens to complex flavors of dried fruits and cured meats.
Aromas of pear, vanilla and butterscotch burst forth on the nose. The palate offers exceptional balance with great acidity and body along with flavors of toast, peach, pear and vanilla. The finish is long and smooth. Drink now or cellar.
Carnelian color this Grenache has aged beautifully. This wine is soft on the palate with wonderful notes of spice and berry flavors.
This blend of red Rhône varietals (50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre) offers power and finesse. The nose displays aromas of dried plum, chocolate, rose petals and meaty notes. The palate shows flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cola with rich tannic structure and a long finish.
Aromas of green apple, honeysuckle and apricot. With tasting notes of peach, lychee and a hint of Meyer lemon. Clean, crisp and fruity with balanced acidity.
Aromas of vanilla casis and cherry. This reserve pinot noir is medium bodied with low tannins. Aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak.
This Rogue Valley Pinot noir offers aromas of cherry, vanilla cassis and cardamom. The palate offers exceptional balance with great acidity and an long, smooth finish. Drink now or cellar.
Earthy nose with notes of cedar this light bodied wine has flavors of black cherry and currant. Higher acid makes this a great food pairing wine.
This rosé is very aromatic with notes of mango, rose and honey. Soft acids flavors of red apple, honey and creme brûlée finish this Provençal style rosé.
Notes of grass and melon on the nose. Crisp with nice acidity yet full bodied. Very well balanced wine. 20% aged in neutral oak on the lees.
is beautifully aromatic off-dry Riesling (1.48%) has notes of jasmine and honeysuckle. Lovely flavors of ripe green apples with hints lime.
The nose presents with aromas of dried red and black berries, spice and tar. The palate offers bold, jammy flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, blueberry and spice with just a hint of vanilla. Firm but integrated tannins provide structure and balance.
This lighter bodied Syrah is bursting with mouthwatering fruit flavors. Aged for several years in neutral oak barrels.
Nose of violets, spices and herbs. Hints of cherry, blueberry and chocolate. Full bodied with integrated tannins and great acidity.
Candied fruit and caramel on the nose hint at the depth contained within. Bold red fruit, earth, spice and wood lead the complex palate. The finish is long and satisfying.
With a bright citrus nose and and a hint of Meyer lemon your senses get awakened. On the palate you will notice honey dew, apricot and a little citrus finish. A great wine for a hot day by the pool or out on the patio with your favorite appetizer.
Aromas of stone fruit, so cream and a hint of citrus. The palate is clean and well balanced with slight notes of butter and citrus. The acids and soft neutral oak mixed with beautiful fruit make for a pleasing complexity of flavors.
Subtle notes of honeysuckle opens to fresh apricots and peach on the palate. The lovely creamy texture, delicate flavors and acid levels blend together beautifully. Aged in neutral oak.
Simulated the techniques used in Canadian winemaking. The juice was concentrated due to freezing. Flavors of honey and melon.
Dried cherry and dried currant on the nose. Rich flavors of dark chocolate, coco and plum. Integrated tannins and alcohol.
Aromas of wild brambles, cardamom and toasted coffee beans. The palate evolves with flavors of plums and jammy blackberries. Beautiful bold body with moderate tannins.