The company motto is ˜Wine is a Journey, not a Destination and clearly indicates the ethos of Donelan Family Wines. Founded by Joe Donelan, who now runs the business alongside his sons Cushing and Tripp, Donelan is a small, boutique Sonoma winery producing Syrah, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Roussanne and Viognier. Producing just 8,000 cases per year, they prize quality over all other factors. Simply put, they think wine should taste great and work with every vintage and every grape. To achieve this goal, they always recognise that next year will bring another step on the road.