Alban Vineyards
Lorraine Syrah
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
I’m usually a big fan of Alban but this was simply too much (as in concentrated) for me.
Still very good but at 15.9% alc. it resembles a drier styled Port.
I’m usually a big fan of Alban but this was simply too much (as in concentrated) for me.
Still very good but at 15.9% alc. it resembles a drier styled Port.
2010 vintage. Tasted three hours after opening. Throwing out a little bit of baking spices on a big finish. Still massive, brooding and truculent. Has just barely begun to shed the baby fat. Exhibiting the oomph of Cornas with the polish of Côte-Rôtie/Hermitage. Pretty complete package therein. 3.20.23.
2010 vintage. Tasted three hours after opening. Throwing out a little bit of baking spices on a big finish. Still massive, brooding and truculent. Has just barely begun to shed the baby fat. Exhibiting the oomph of Cornas with the polish of Côte-Rôtie/Hermitage. Pretty complete package therein. 3.20.23.
Mar 21st, 2023
2010 drinking nicely for the last lunch of 2019
2010 drinking nicely for the last lunch of 2019
Dec 31st, 2019
Deep dark fruit, rich loamy earth, black licorice, supple, magic... this is what Alban wines are all about.
Deep dark fruit, rich loamy earth, black licorice, supple, magic... this is what Alban wines are all about.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Not as big as the Reva, more refined Syrah, haven’t had a bad Alban yet,
Not as big as the Reva, more refined Syrah, haven’t had a bad Alban yet,
Jul 24th, 2018
