Eric Urbani

9.3

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 7 months ago

Carter White

9.2

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 10 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

Still our fave — 4 years ago

Joseph Lewinski

9.0

Wow. One of the most interesting Sangiovese that I have had. Nice under carbonic that brings out notes of rhubarb tart. Great with grilled vegetables in the summer. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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

Jack Petras

9.0

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — 7 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Equipo vaquero — 10 months ago

Ed Chin

8.9

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a Sea Smoke and for good reason. Well made for sure just too over the top for me now — 2 years ago

Beth Marshall

9.5

This is just a fabulous blend! Let it open up & it gets even better. — 5 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.5

Never misses. — 7 years ago

Neal Gracey

9.0

Licorice and Zinnia on the nose and first taste. Cola and Cranberry, yes I agree! Mulberry and honeysuckle. Very nice sipper. Pink Noir, sure... kinda heavy. Pulled pork extremely a great pair!!! — 8 years ago

Norm Murphy

9.0

For me,very nice. Smooth and not to sweet very drinkable — 10 years ago

Tim

9.5

Vin Rouge Wine Bar - Denver — 8 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 9 months ago

Edward Nelson

8.9

Christmas dinner bottle #2. — 3 years ago

Mark Aronica

9.0

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 5 years ago

Mike Lundberg

9.1

Smooth full bodied — 7 years ago

with Sylvia, Sally and 1 other

Stuart Scheff

9.2

Sooooooo good — 10 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.9

Soul wine! — 11 years ago