Alban Vineyards

Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

9.220 ratings

9.04 pro ratings

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Grenache

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

9.1

Full. Big. Silky smooth.

Full. Big. Silky smooth.

Feb 18th, 2019

Nathaniel DiMaggio

8.4

Going to be great but way too tight now even with a 3 hour decant

Going to be great but way too tight now even with a 3 hour decant

Apr 4th, 2014

9.2

This was nice, maybe a bit too young, nice broad dark fruits, heavier style but that’s somewhat expected with Johns wines.

This was nice, maybe a bit too young, nice broad dark fruits, heavier style but that’s somewhat expected with Johns wines.

Jul 28th, 2018

9.4

Awesome. Probably just past peak, but awesome.

Awesome. Probably just past peak, but awesome.

Dec 4th, 2017

9.3

Excellent.

Excellent.

Feb 4th, 2017

9.4

What to do when your kid has a multi kid sleepover? Call an old friend.

What to do when your kid has a multi kid sleepover? Call an old friend.

Jan 30th, 2016

9.4

Drinking wonderfully after a couple hours of air, typical big extracted Alban style

Drinking wonderfully after a couple hours of air, typical big extracted Alban style

Apr 11th, 2015

8.3

Time machine wanted. Too young, but the future tastes good...

Time machine wanted. Too young, but the future tastes good...

Apr 10th, 2014

Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.0

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Jeffrey had this 9 years ago

Oct 15th, 2015

9.4

Erle had this 11 years ago

Erle had this 11 years ago

Oct 24th, 2013