Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah - Grenache Blend

WNH Christmas in July and my gift was from my great friend @Mike R and what a showing. I agree with Mike that Alban is back and this wine shows classic Alban style. Rich and decadent-2 hour decant shows bacon fat, white flowers, camp fire and hint of game. I find the nose and palate are very much the same. Fine tannins that give tension but not over powering. Thanks again Mike for this gift.

At blackberry mountain.

Can’t decide if I like John’s grenache younger or older…but who cares: it’s awesome!

Awesome. Can definitely detect the effects of age - the intensity of the fruit has definitely diminished - but the underlying intensity is still there. Excellent!

A lush Syrah. Why it's called Grenache is unknown to me

Floral nose, roses, and sweet like maple donuts, anise. Thick, meaty, juicy but very clean -- acidity and spice, anise again, with smooth tannins. Rich finish. First Grenache I ever tasted some years ago, so that has an influence. 200th posting. Not intentional selection for this but could have been.

A delicious well balanced Grenache. My favorite grape. Probably better than God only Knows but at slightly lower price point. The 15.7% alcohol not a problem

A great Grenache, pleasantly surprised. Nice mouth feel. Deep intense, a lot of black fruit and berries. Hints at sweetness

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