Monte Alban

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2014

So great. Loads of ground, smoky sandstone, ripe blackberry, maple syrup. Rich, structured, so good, so balanced. My favorite Zin plot of land. — 5 years ago

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MR is the best Zinfandel site IMHO.
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@Severn Goodwin - Agree. Howell Mtn. a close second.

Tormaresca

Bocca Di Lupo Castel del Monte Aglianico 2014

Oaky, big Aglianico. Very structured with lots of tannins. Something vegetal in the finish. Probably should have let it age a few more years but very enjoyable nonetheless. — 7 years ago

Ora Wise
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Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1964

At first we thought it was corked. After about an hour it started kicking off and probably with more time would even excel. Black and red cherry notes with earthy - leathery spices. Light, soft and balanced tannins. High rate for its age. — 8 years ago

Robert Biale Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

True Biale wine...pronounced Moon Mountain fruit without question. Strong and dense as you would expect from Biale/Moon Mt. Black raspberry, hints of molasses and pepper on the mid palette. Finishing with a zingy cherry, mocha and baking spice. Recommend another year in the bottle. — 9 years ago

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Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso 2009

Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 9 years ago

Owen Mazon
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Graziano Prà

Monte Grande Soave Classico Garganega 2011

A little rounder than I remember but still very solid. — 10 years ago

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Alban Vineyards

Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache 2007

2007 Alban Grenache. Perfect Grenache character...kirsch and spice and complexity...wish I had lots more! — 11 years ago

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Suavia

Monte Carbonare Garganega 2016

Outstanding Italian White. Remarkable balance of minerality, acidity and fruit. Very pure. Apples and pears. Wine is bright and fully open right out of the bottle. Best white of the year so far. Nice!! — 6 years ago

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Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2011

Never misses. — 6 years ago

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Sine Qua Non

Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay 2002

Darker hues than I've ever seen from this bottling. Rather amber and dark. Marzipan, kettle corn, carmelized fruit. I enjoy tasting these but they always guarantee a hangover for me. — 8 years ago

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Funny how some wines just are like that!
David From The 504

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Is it me or has this SQN been popping a lot the last few days?

Alban Vineyards

Estate Roussanne 2014

Young. Minerals. Round. Big. Overall, consistent with previous vintages. — 9 years ago

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1973

Paul Costigan
9.5

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 9 years ago

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Monte Bernardi

Retromarcia Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2012

Enjoyed a glass at Seasons 52 in Tampa, FL. — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola Ca' del Monte

Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2007

Had at thanksgiving 2014 with Fam. Everyone but Lisette really liked it. $21 at Urban Grape (5R).
Dried cherry on the nose. Licorice, funkiness/ mushrooms, earthiness, with a finish of black cherries. Smooth and lovely old-world drinking
— 11 years ago

Sbragia Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Spectacular moon mountain cab. I love Cabernet Sauvignon from this AVA. Good minerals and fantastic fruit on the palette. This is fantastic now and would age well in the bottle for a few more years. If you see this, grab it! — 6 years ago

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Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2011

Somm David T
9.3

Alban Vineyards, the original Rhône Ranger. Of all the CA producers that try to emulate the Rhône style, I believe, Alban Vineyards emulate it best!

On the nose; ripe fruits of mixed berries, savory meats, pork & bacon fat. Mocha, dusty dry brown top soil, powdery volcanic minerals, dry underbrush, vanilla, cherry/raspberry cola, dark, rich black soil, beautiful spice, fresh red & dark florals.

The body is medium to full, round & ripe. Tannins are nicely soften with plenty of life ahead. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, creamy raspberries, plum, boysenberries & some blue fruits. Savory meats, pork, bacon fat, dry brush, dry crushed rocks, volcanic minerals, cola, some dark moist soil, limestone, some black licorice, touch of spice & black pepper, red & dark florals with violets, great round acidity and a rich, round, well balanced, elegant finish that lasts & lasts.

Photos of, the Patrina Vineyard, Owner/Winemaker-John Alban, nice Syrah fruit bunch and their barrel room.
— 7 years ago

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@David T David nice review. I will put this label on my hunt list. Cheers from the north 🍷
Somm David T

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@Phil A Thank you. They make nice stuff. This one more affordable than some of their other Vineyards offerings without a noticeable drop in quality. Cheers! 🍷

Bodega Bouza

Monte Vide Eu Tannat Blend 2012

Wonderful balance. Merlot and Tempranillo counterweight the heavy Tanat. Still, a meaty wine for read meats. Velvety and round tho. Some blackberries and forest fruits - little tanine. — 9 years ago

Montevertine

Il Sodaccio Di Monte Vertine Toscano Sangioveto Canaiolo 1981

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS
9.1

1981 pale as a peony, lifted by the acid / a really nice surprise — 9 years ago

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Birthyear juice for me. Glad some '81's are holding up outside of Rioja!
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Nice, Purchased a case of the 82 and loved every btl!

Éric Texier

Domaine de Pergaud Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Vieille Serine Syrah 2011

Michael Morris
9.5

Great stuff. Definitely needs air. Like chili, it's even better on day 2 — 10 years ago

Michael Morris

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Corrected my wine to the wrong one. This is Vieille Serene
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Serine that is.