Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah

9.4160 ratings
9.350 pro ratings
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Stanley Barrios

Tightly wound but more approachable than the ‘13. I would hold for at least another five years. Fruit became more apparent after three hour decant. Carries a lot of intensity and minerality.

Tightly wound but more approachable than the ‘13. I would hold for at least another five years. Fruit became more apparent after three hour decant. Carries a lot of intensity and minerality.

Nov 27th, 2019
Stanley Barrios

Round 2. Explosive with a three hour decant

Round 2. Explosive with a three hour decant

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2018
Rich Liccardo

Rich had this 10 years ago

Rich had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2014
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

Funky, interesting nose. Maybe a bit past its prime but yummy.

Funky, interesting nose. Maybe a bit past its prime but yummy.

Mar 9th, 2017
Connor McMahon

Needs time. Will get much better with age

Needs time. Will get much better with age

Dec 17th, 2016
Carolyn Korb

Drink now with a steak or some fat.

Drink now with a steak or some fat.

Jun 4th, 2016
Marisa Beverly

Enologist Au Bon Climat, Qupé and Verdad. Co-owner/winemaker Bevela Wines

8.3

Worth a try. If you can find it!

Worth a try. If you can find it!

Sep 5th, 2015
Roy Goble

Nice 2002

Nice 2002

Aug 2nd, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.9

Rich strawberry and cherry give way to cedar and raisins and chocolate. Exuberant and very rich.

Rich strawberry and cherry give way to cedar and raisins and chocolate. Exuberant and very rich.

Feb 21st, 2015