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Alban Vineyards

Seymour's Vineyard Syrah 2000

A bit of air is needed for it to show the savory meaty quality. The juice is well balanced and not showing any heat even @ 15.6 abv — 2 days ago

Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2020

2020 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Dense, fruity nose. Some VA about. High palate concentration but not so much on the grounding, low palate. Granted, too youthful now. Revisit in 3-4 years seems appropriate. 6.5.24. — a month ago

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Love Alban but hate waiting

Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2008

David T
9.4

Top 3 new world producer of nearly a 100% Ganache and or Syrah.

This w/ a 4 1/2 hour decant after a meal falls into black plum pudding.

Ripe, nectar driven; blackberries, plum pudding, dark cherries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, blueberry pie, dark berry cola, black licorice, dry stem, dark rich forest floor with leaves & dry twigs, pipe tobacco, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry herbs, dark, mid spice, some black pepper, top soil, steeped tea, some me baking spices, baking spices, fresh herbaceous notes, dark, red, purple, blue, withering flowers, perfect acidity and a well balanced, knitted, softly tensioned, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes.

Aged in 300-liter puncheons for 43 months.
— 2 months ago

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Launois Père et Fils

Veuve Clémence Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

David T
9.3

#Remembrance #Love 6/25.

Sofia loved Penguins. We played w/ them in Dubai and she also skied indoor while I had a spot of Champagne and watched from a very big window. Only in Dubai. They have to build things of that nature…cus w/o them…just a bunch of sand.
— 12 days ago

Shay, Paul and 10 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

James Taylor, Picnic and Fireworks with the family at Tanglewood — 3 days ago

Veuve Fourny & Fils

Les Rougesmonts Extra Brut Rosé 1er Cru Champagne Pinot Noir

Beautiful wine full of character and freshness. — a month ago

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Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2019

I always love Reva so a bit biased. — 22 days ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Had some of this left over somehow and still tastes fantastic two days later. Love this

Veuve Fourny & Fils

Cuvée R Extra-Brut Champagne Blend

JKT
9.1

Therese Chris dinner our place. Well aged bottle with light golden color and a relaxed somewhat oxidative yeasty profile and long finish. — 15 days ago

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Rare Vintage Rosé Champagne 2015

Beautiful rose gold color. Great acidity, very dry. Had this shipped from Reims on a trip there. One more bottle in the cellar… — 21 days ago

Alban Vineyards

Central Coast Viognier 2023

2023 vintage. More fruit than mineral driven. A big spearmint note. Fresh, delicious and a great price. Apparently, the Roussanne vineyard is disease-ridden and out of commission for at least 3 years so this could be it for Alban whites for a spell. They are supposedly not buying fruit any longer. 5.9.24. — 2 months ago

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