Jonathan Wall

9.7

Blood, inside bottom of barrel, steak juice off the grill, olives, clove…. Etc. Long decant. Long finish. 14 years old. Happy Thanksgiving!! — 23 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

A touch of CA sun but not too much. Well balanced. Nicely executed. — 5 months ago

with Sarah

Norman Gennaro

9.3

When you want something different. I think Alban across the board is underrated. — 7 months ago

Steve Reiss

9.0

Excellent Pino - at The Range — 8 days ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

A Strong 4. I like a cherry & leather combination of this wine and its medium acidity. — 3 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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. — 7 months ago

Aloke Mukherjee

9.0

W/neighbors, Nov. 2024. — a month ago

Jonathan Wall

9.4

Gorgeous at 11 years. Dark fruits. Balance. Longggg finish. — 4 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

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 — 6 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 — a year ago