Alban Vineyards
Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Had one a few weeks ago, in a great spot. Not sure this gets any better.
Had one a few weeks ago, in a great spot. Not sure this gets any better.
Dec 29th, 2017
2006 vintage. A stunning glass of wine! Black as midnight in the glass. Black olives and floral notes on the nose. On the palate, where do I start? Blackberry liqueur, licorice and camphor predominate at first, but the wine continued to develop as the night progressed. Some asphalt, tar and graphite. Later on, more earthy notes of roasted game and truffles. Spectacular stuff. Rich, intense and super concentrated. Endless finish. One of the greatest wines I've ever tasted.
Well, I just checked Parker and saw that this is a 100 pointer. I wholeheartedly concur. By the way, 16.2% alcohol perfectly integrated.
2006 vintage. A stunning glass of wine! Black as midnight in the glass. Black olives and floral notes on the nose. On the palate, where do I start? Blackberry liqueur, licorice and camphor predominate at first, but the wine continued to develop as the night progressed. Some asphalt, tar and graphite. Later on, more earthy notes of roasted game and truffles. Spectacular stuff. Rich, intense and super concentrated. Endless finish. One of the greatest wines I've ever tasted.
Well, I just checked Parker and saw that this is a 100 pointer. I wholeheartedly concur. By the way, 16.2% alcohol perfectly integrated.
Massive, chewy almost amarone like. So many layers of fruit. Very new world in style and amazing for what it is, but may not be for everyone. Great nose of lilacs, wildflowers and some hot rocks.
Massive, chewy almost amarone like. So many layers of fruit. Very new world in style and amazing for what it is, but may not be for everyone. Great nose of lilacs, wildflowers and some hot rocks.
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Needa another 5 years to suit my palate, but it is lush and ripe with a savory floral bouquet
Needa another 5 years to suit my palate, but it is lush and ripe with a savory floral bouquet
Jan 30th, 2015
Come to poppa 1.5L. In the words of George takai. Oh my!!
Come to poppa 1.5L. In the words of George takai. Oh my!!
Apr 18th, 2014
Very ripe. Thick. Extracted. Alcohol gives sweetness
Very ripe. Thick. Extracted. Alcohol gives sweetness
Jan 14th, 2014
Torn Label & soaked cork. But its whats on the inside that counts👍🏻
Torn Label & soaked cork. But its whats on the inside that counts👍🏻
Apr 8th, 2018