Alban Vineyards
Estate Roussanne
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Singing. This is just terrific. Wow. 11 years in. On open a bit flat and then... Boom!
Singing. This is just terrific. Wow. 11 years in. On open a bit flat and then... Boom!
May 31st, 2020
Hanging in there, but well past prime.
Hanging in there, but well past prime.
Oct 20th, 2018
Wonderful evening at the City Club courtesy of Jeff’s hosting at the Friday group. Cellar guessing Jeff is a dangerous game as he’s the type who plans to throw curveballs! All wines served blind.
Shame on me for not guessing this! My favorite Roussanne. So much pear, orange marmalade and honeyed mango. Gained some more floral notes as it sat in the glass.
Wonderful evening at the City Club courtesy of Jeff’s hosting at the Friday group. Cellar guessing Jeff is a dangerous game as he’s the type who plans to throw curveballs! All wines served blind.
Shame on me for not guessing this! My favorite Roussanne. So much pear, orange marmalade and honeyed mango. Gained some more floral notes as it sat in the glass.
In such a great place right now. Pop and pour and let it come to room temp. Opened two bottles it was that good.
In such a great place right now. Pop and pour and let it come to room temp. Opened two bottles it was that good.
Jul 9th, 2017
15.3% alc.
To my palate this should improve and easily hold up for another 6+ years.
15.3% alc.
To my palate this should improve and easily hold up for another 6+ years.
14.9% alc.
I usually prefer the Alban Roussannes with a bit of age to them but think this is on a faster track than say 2010/12.
I would opt to drink and enjoy these in the next 2+ years.
14.9% alc.
I usually prefer the Alban Roussannes with a bit of age to them but think this is on a faster track than say 2010/12.
I would opt to drink and enjoy these in the next 2+ years.
14.9% alc.
I'm faithfully buying all their reds and think it is really easy to fall flat on your as....ehhh be impressed by the Rhone Rangers from Alban but (as a fellow winemaker) I know it takes solid skills to craft an impressive white and really admire what Glenn/John are doing with Rousanne and Viognier.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
14.9% alc.
I'm faithfully buying all their reds and think it is really easy to fall flat on your as....ehhh be impressed by the Rhone Rangers from Alban but (as a fellow winemaker) I know it takes solid skills to craft an impressive white and really admire what Glenn/John are doing with Rousanne and Viognier.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
14.9% alc.
I think the whites from Alban are much overlooked and are wines that generally will benefit from aging.
This 2013 is no exception however it might hit its peak sooner than the 2010/12 vintages and to my palate is a bit less "CA Rousanne-like" than I usually see from John/Glenn.
Still a BIG fan!!
14.9% alc.
I think the whites from Alban are much overlooked and are wines that generally will benefit from aging.
This 2013 is no exception however it might hit its peak sooner than the 2010/12 vintages and to my palate is a bit less "CA Rousanne-like" than I usually see from John/Glenn.
Still a BIG fan!!
Nice honeysuckle aromas and great complex flavors with a creamy finish. One of my favorite Roussannes.
Nice honeysuckle aromas and great complex flavors with a creamy finish. One of my favorite Roussannes.
Oct 25th, 2015