Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah

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.

Rich had this 10 years ago

Just coming into its peak... The more air the better.

Brilliant. Clean... Fun spices

Albans🤷🏼‍♂️, another great bottle

Ridiculously good right out of the bottle. This thing is in it’s prime!

Brilliant wine from John Alban (which I realize is redundant: has anyone had an Alban wine that wasn't brilliant?). Definitely has some age on it - the primary fruits of an Alban wine aren't as prominent - but there's the tell-tale iodine and dried black fruits that you can't miss with one of his wines. Still has plenty of tannins, so this will probably evolve for a few more years...but why wait?

An assault of ripe red berries on the nose. Layered fruit and earth that goes on and on on the palate. Beautiful.

Birthday dinner at Boulevard.

Once again John Alban is a genius. This fruit was laser focused and rich. Finish went on and on. Drop dead gorgeous wine