Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah

9.4163 ratings
9.352 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Top 3 new world producer of nearly a 100% Ganache and or Syrah.

This w/ a 4 1/2 hour decant after a meal falls into black plum pudding.

Ripe, nectar driven; blackberries, plum pudding, dark cherries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, blueberry pie, dark berry cola, black licorice, dry stem, dark rich forest floor with leaves & dry twigs, pipe tobacco, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry herbs, dark, mid spice, some black pepper, top soil, steeped tea, some me baking spices, baking spices, fresh herbaceous notes, dark, red, purple, blue, withering flowers, perfect acidity and a well balanced, knitted, softly tensioned, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes.

Aged in 300-liter puncheons for 43 months.

Top 3 new world producer of nearly a 100% Ganache and or Syrah.

This w/ a 4 1/2 hour decant after a meal falls into black plum pudding.

Ripe, nectar driven; blackberries, plum pudding, dark cherries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, blueberry pie, dark berry cola, black licorice, dry stem, dark rich forest floor with leaves & dry twigs, pipe tobacco, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry herbs, dark, mid spice, some black pepper, top soil, steeped tea, some me baking spices, baking spices, fresh herbaceous notes, dark, red, purple, blue, withering flowers, perfect acidity and a well balanced, knitted, softly tensioned, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes.

Aged in 300-liter puncheons for 43 months.

May 18th, 2024
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