Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah

9.213 ratings
8.42 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
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Was not feeling it. Only 20% syrah added to the Grenache fruit but it was buttery and over all not pleasing.

Was not feeling it. Only 20% syrah added to the Grenache fruit but it was buttery and over all not pleasing.

Apr 4th, 2014
Roman Sukley

2005 Alban "Pandora" Edna Valley Rhône Blend, 15.9% alcohol. 92% Grenache, 8% Syrah. “Curious? Open it up...” note on the back label. Pandora always one of my favorite Alban offering. Medium/dark ruby red in the stem with an explosive nose of cherries, berries, spices and tea leaves with just a hint of lilac/lavender/flowery background notes. Sweet marinated bing cherry palate with fresh cracked pepper and stewed currants and that telltale Alban tar. Creamy mouthfeel. Full bodied but not heavy or overbearing. Smooth tannins. Long, satisfying finish. Supposedly outside the drinking window, but I wouldn’t be in any hurry to open one. Quite a few years left in the tank. Appreciate the dedication on the bottle John. Big fan!

2005 Alban "Pandora" Edna Valley Rhône Blend, 15.9% alcohol. 92% Grenache, 8% Syrah. “Curious? Open it up...” note on the back label. Pandora always one of my favorite Alban offering. Medium/dark ruby red in the stem with an explosive nose of cherries, berries, spices and tea leaves with just a hint of lilac/lavender/flowery background notes. Sweet marinated bing cherry palate with fresh cracked pepper and stewed currants and that telltale Alban tar. Creamy mouthfeel. Full bodied but not heavy or overbearing. Smooth tannins. Long, satisfying finish. Supposedly outside the drinking window, but I wouldn’t be in any hurry to open one. Quite a few years left in the tank. Appreciate the dedication on the bottle John. Big fan!

Sep 29th, 2018
Steve Mohebi

First tried this on my first trip to French Laundry. 10 years later still not too bad.

First tried this on my first trip to French Laundry. 10 years later still not too bad.

Jan 6th, 2017
Bobby Gilbane

Oh how I love thee. Absolutely perfect for a cool fall evening.

Oh how I love thee. Absolutely perfect for a cool fall evening.

Nov 11th, 2016
Roman Sukley

Good Lord, this wine's a stunner! The nose just jumps from the glass. Seriously, the nose is so intoxicating, I don't even need to taste. But when I do, I'm not disappointed. Great depth. Dark fruits. Road tar. Kudos John Alban!

Good Lord, this wine's a stunner! The nose just jumps from the glass. Seriously, the nose is so intoxicating, I don't even need to taste. But when I do, I'm not disappointed. Great depth. Dark fruits. Road tar. Kudos John Alban!

Jan 31st, 2015
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.3

Jeffrey had this 3 years ago

Jeffrey had this 3 years ago

Apr 11th, 2021
Augusto Caudillo

Augusto had this 6 years ago

Augusto had this 6 years ago

Apr 21st, 2018
Mike Rucci

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

Dec 18th, 2016
Mike Rucci

Mike had this 8 years ago

Mike had this 8 years ago

Mar 26th, 2016
Brian Kelly

Brian had this 8 years ago

Brian had this 8 years ago

Mar 26th, 2016