I'll echo the consensus - a lovely, elegant expression of Napa terroir in a Syrah. Vanilla notes give way to spiciness - fruit is at a balanced concentration with silky tannins. Vegetal tobacco notes from stems. Wish I bought more. John is an absolute rock star. 2012 vintage — 8 years ago
Very nice, complex nose And flavors, almost Madeira-like — 8 years ago
Lots of flavor — 8 years ago
Rhubarb and raspberry. Killer domestic gamay — 9 years ago
Love this — 7 years ago
Big fruity red very nice. Dry. Smooth lingering finish. — 8 years ago
To John Alban a truly remarkable wine! — 8 years ago
fruity and floral — 8 years ago
Very good. Went well with the Cote de boeuf! It mellowed very nicely once our meals arrived. Would recommend to anyone, and will definitely try it again. — 8 years ago
Delicious! — 11 years ago
Great cab! — 8 years ago
Very nice Cab with character. Intense nose, blackberry and licorice flavors and earthy notes. Delicious. — 8 years ago
Full bodied Napa Cab! Smooth and lighter tannins than I was expecting. Decanted 6 hours before enjoying. — 8 years ago
2006 J Bookwalter Winery 'Foreshadow' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA — 8 years ago
Well priced for 12 yr, smooth, medium oak, not peaty, given as a wedding gift. Goes great with nuptials. — 9 years ago
Herman Story: A voluptuous Syrah, soft around the edges. Smooth silky finish. — 10 years ago
Best wine of the night if you ask me...2005 Syrah blind tasting wines — 12 years ago
David L
10' Alban Vineyards Reva Syrah. I decanted it for 5 hours. Please wait a few years before opening a bottle. John is a genius!!! — 7 years ago