By Alban. Ugh, nothing enjoyable about this. Heavy, plodding, I don’t get the positive CT notes on this one.
By Alban. Ugh, nothing enjoyable about this. Heavy, plodding, I don’t get the positive CT notes on this one.
1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2022
John Alban's Pinot project.
John Alban's Pinot project.
1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015
Aged in French oak (60% new). Dark berry fruit aromas with earth, spice & floral. On the palate black cherry and raspberry flavors with smoke and spice notes. Well balanced with fine tannins needing more time in the bottle. Lingering finish ending with earthy mineral characteristics. Tasting Sample.
Aged in French oak (60% new). Dark berry fruit aromas with earth, spice & floral. On the palate black cherry and raspberry flavors with smoke and spice notes. Well balanced with fine tannins needing more time in the bottle. Lingering finish ending with earthy mineral characteristics. Tasting Sample.
Dec 17th, 2016
Another surprise for me tonight.
My last encounter made me think of Syrah but I think this now has thrown the baby fat and shows more Pinot characteristics.
Nice acidity at the end makes it taste less full-bodied than the aromas, structure and color otherwise suggests.
Another surprise for me tonight.
My last encounter made me think of Syrah but I think this now has thrown the baby fat and shows more Pinot characteristics.
Nice acidity at the end makes it taste less full-bodied than the aromas, structure and color otherwise suggests.
Nov 6th, 2016An interesting and perplexing wine that plays it in both camps.
To my palate not really varietal correct but the sheer quality of winemaking is evident so I'm enjoying it for what it is - a great red wine that fits a myriad of dishes at the dining table.
An interesting and perplexing wine that plays it in both camps.
To my palate not really varietal correct but the sheer quality of winemaking is evident so I'm enjoying it for what it is - a great red wine that fits a myriad of dishes at the dining table.
Jun 10th, 2016
Super ripe smelling. Tastes Pinot like but goes into a bitter astringent finish
Super ripe smelling. Tastes Pinot like but goes into a bitter astringent finish
Mar 11th, 201613.8% Alc.
My 2nd encounter with this Pinot Noir from John Alban/Glenn Skrabanik.
Initially this showed very little PN characteristics but after 4 days in the fridge this is actually turning into a very nice wine.
Something tells me it will be drinking great by 2030...😯
13.8% Alc.
My 2nd encounter with this Pinot Noir from John Alban/Glenn Skrabanik.
Initially this showed very little PN characteristics but after 4 days in the fridge this is actually turning into a very nice wine.
Something tells me it will be drinking great by 2030...😯
Oct 17th, 2015
A big Pinot from John alban - could be mistaken for a cotes du Rhone
A big Pinot from John alban - could be mistaken for a cotes du Rhone
Mar 8th, 2015Labeled as 13.8% alc.
Not in a million years would I have guessed Pinot in a blind tasting.
Super dense, concentrated and long however this one has me scratching my head....??
Rating reserved for now.
Labeled as 13.8% alc.
Not in a million years would I have guessed Pinot in a blind tasting.
Super dense, concentrated and long however this one has me scratching my head....??
Rating reserved for now.
Jan 25th, 2015
Good nose, but sour on the finish. Maybe a bad bottle. Didn't enjoy.
Good nose, but sour on the finish. Maybe a bad bottle. Didn't enjoy.
Jan 5th, 2018
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
