Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have wanted to do this producer side by side with Alban with well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.

The crowd that leans California liked the French better.

I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.

Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.

These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — a month ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

This happens to be outstanding. Fantastic Gamay from a unique appellation. Tastes more like a perfectly aged Burgh. At 25$ a ridiculous value. Cherry, touch blackberry, hint black tea, soft tannins and mouth feel. If this is still available - I will go back and buy more (rare for me). San Diego Wine Company. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Last tasted 07.30.23 (9.5). Good lord. This is still (unsurprisingly) effing ridiculous. Explosive and giving without being compliant. Every time tasting this, attempt to renounce Cabernet Sauvignon/BDX blends forever. Hopefully someday, I'll make it stick. 02.28.25. — 7 months ago

Andre

9.2

Tough to wait. Already awesome and will get better — 20 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on July 18, 2025 at Pastis in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Red and dark fruit, with roses and earthy, gamey notes. — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2012 | from magician vintner Rene Pöckl in Burgenland. Tasted blind next to Gloria 2012 Saint Julien. Easy win for Pöckl. Top notch. — 6 months ago

Michelle Berryman

9.4

Fabulous, paired with beef Wellington — 2 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have wanted to do Alban side by side with Rostaing with a well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.

The crowd that leans California liked the French better.

I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.

Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.

These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 10 mins and 45 mins. Light body. Initially reticent but started to emerge after quite a bit of decanter agitation. Still, a bit more on the delicate side with cinnamon, rhubarb, tree bark, spearmint and raspberry impressions. Tasting like it's in a period of transition but it fills you up to the brim, Jim. 05.09.25. — 5 months ago

Inseon Hwang

9.0

Solid mid range burg. — 8 months ago