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. — a month ago

H

9.1

One of the best bottles in the longest time, balanced body and tannins, plenty of fruit with that peppery finish — 2 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Dark complex blend. Lots of different varietals and muddled coffee, cherry, dark fruit flavors. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Very fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, blackberries, cooked plums, oak, vanilla, dried fruits, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County is still drinking very nicely, but will not get better from this point.

Complex and easy drinking. Fruit forward with a touch of RS. Rich and extracted with a mouth coating feel.

A nice sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — a month ago

Chris Anton

9.3

An amazing Pinot to share with friends and family over the 4th of July weekend. — 3 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.0

Quite solid. Medium bodied Pinot — 3 months ago

Kaushal Kantawala

8.9

Great value for a Southern Rhône style blend — 2 months ago

Frank L

8.9

Hardly any tannins. Awesome and powerful flavor burst. — 2 months ago

with Peter and Mary

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. — 3 months ago

Kamall

9.1

On the fuller side for Chanin Chard — 3 months ago