J Choi

9.3

Should decant. Finesse. — 17 days ago

Natalie Skogerboe

9.5

2022 - Light yet deep, floral, aromatic spice, so good! — 5 months 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. — 7 months ago

Michelle Berryman

9.4

Fabulous, paired with beef Wellington — 2 years ago

Carter Snead

9.3

Laetare Sunday 2026 — a month ago

with Leigh and John

B Natasha Woo Ding

9.3

Juicy. Big cherry notes. — 5 months 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. — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2015 | Rene Pöckl is a magician vintner in Burgenland. Nice, modest and determined to make the best wine possible. This 2015 seemed after ten years infanticide, great structure and a huge promise for the future. Tasted blind next to Errazuriz Don Maximiliano 2015. Win for Pöckl. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. Medium-medium heavy body. Vineyard from the highest point in Gevrey-Chambertin. Gorgeous throughout already with surprising, back-end spice fest. Tannins slightly muted but started to creep out after a few minutes in the glass. This likes to speed and is going places. 1.30.26. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Last tasted 3.8.25 (9.6) and 8.19.23 (9.5). Excellent fill and great cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Small amount of chunky sed. Medium-heavy body but starting to slowly thin out. Excellent colo(u)r. Alongside the roasted nuts and smoked meats flavors, this drops a current cola-nut driven finish. Smooth and harmonious. Love this producer along with a nod to consumers/wine trade for keeping these ridiculous pricings down. 10.10.25. — 6 months ago