Tom Garland

9.4

1 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A striking dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: Captivating aromatics jump from the glass with blackberry, stewed plum, black olive brine, truffles, smoked meat, little funky earth. Taste: dark plum/cherry, dark chocolate espresso, smoke, dried herbs and a minerally meaty medium plus finish. YUM!!! — 8 days ago

with Brenda

Brian Hearty

8.9

2007. I asked the sommelier about the 2007 Alban Viognier and he said that he had opened a bottle last week but hadn’t poured any yet. Definitely the color shows some age, but the flavors and aromas were Viognier. — 4 months ago

joe mama

9.0

Hits above its price point..it has nice balance and minerality with great mouthfeel.will be a goto when i see it — 2 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.6

Wow! Has a lot left in this one. Pepper, game, herbs, plums, herbal raspberry jam, just keeps going. There’s a nice freshness to it as it lingers. Almost mint and berries. Just outstanding. Not your average CA syrah! — 8 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have wanted to do Alban side by side with Rostaing with a well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.

The crowd that leans California liked the French better.

I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.

Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.

These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — 2 months ago

Michael F

8.9

Delicious Chardonnay. Went perfectly with our scallops and snow peas — 2 years ago

Sam Cockrell

9.1

Nice and musky with currants — 3 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Pear and pineapple aromas. Good acidity. Good Santa Barbara stuff. — a month ago

Jan A

9.7

Really pretty expansive nose. Very round, sweet and warm on the palate. — 5 months ago

Jess

9.0

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, soft vanilla, licorice, blackberry leaf. Rich, velvety tannins. Juicy!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago