Alban Vineyards
Alban Estate Vineyard Roussanne
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Despite the 15.3% alc. this is very well balanced and should easily hold up for several more years.
Despite the 15.3% alc. this is very well balanced and should easily hold up for several more years.
Jan 27th, 2019
Quite oxidised and sherry-like. Nutty and yeasty, past it, but fun.
Quite oxidised and sherry-like. Nutty and yeasty, past it, but fun.
May 26th, 2016
Much better than the 2013! Floral citrusy aromas with spicy undertones. Smooth unctuous mouthfeel.
Much better than the 2013! Floral citrusy aromas with spicy undertones. Smooth unctuous mouthfeel.
Dec 13th, 2015
I realize the label is butchered, but this is off scale awesome. Incredible honeyed lemon color, the nose is complex with layers of candied lemon and spice. Incredible layers of flavor...which was a great pairing with amazing dinner that Vanessa made (home made gnocchi with home made pesto and poached chicken - to die for!). Just awesome.
I realize the label is butchered, but this is off scale awesome. Incredible honeyed lemon color, the nose is complex with layers of candied lemon and spice. Incredible layers of flavor...which was a great pairing with amazing dinner that Vanessa made (home made gnocchi with home made pesto and poached chicken - to die for!). Just awesome.
Jan 21st, 2019
Faint floral nose. Viscous mouthfeel followed by fat rich mellowness (best I can do) and a ripe pear peel finish.
Faint floral nose. Viscous mouthfeel followed by fat rich mellowness (best I can do) and a ripe pear peel finish.
Jan 22nd, 2017Very cool wine from John Alban, this is a 12-year-old roussanne that is so interesting. Hard to tell from the picture, but this wine has an incredibly deep golden-yellow color, hints of petrol on the nose, and flavors that just evolve one after the other on the palate. The finish is a little thin, suggesting to me that it may be on the downslope, but these wines are so cool with some age on them.
Very cool wine from John Alban, this is a 12-year-old roussanne that is so interesting. Hard to tell from the picture, but this wine has an incredibly deep golden-yellow color, hints of petrol on the nose, and flavors that just evolve one after the other on the palate. The finish is a little thin, suggesting to me that it may be on the downslope, but these wines are so cool with some age on them.
Nov 12th, 2016
Well structured, clean and crisp, good acidity, very appealing
Well structured, clean and crisp, good acidity, very appealing
Apr 4th, 2016