Rob Brobst III

9.9

Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — 4 months 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. — 5 months ago

Tim

9.5

Vin Rouge Wine Bar - Denver — 6 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 — 8 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

Gordon Williams

9.8

Astringent and dark on the nose when fresh from bottle. Plum and cherry and pepper on the palate. As it mellows, oak flavors mellow and flavor gets more complicated. A little acid to Leah. — 3 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

Ryan Mullins

9.9

Soul wine! — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

A great representation of an extremely approachable Syrah from Santa Barbara county. Medium-to-full-bodied, rounded and elegant, all red fruits on the nose concours to the palate from beginning to the very end. Medium tannins, some spices and wet woods are easily noticed. It’s a cork and pour, ready to go Syrah. Delicious! — 5 months ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Very nice and smooth start to finish. Dark fruits mainly and fully integrated. Last bottle of 2017 — 6 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Dill and green peppercorns on the nose. = green and stemmy. Still yummy and very Syrah. — 6 months ago

Billy L.

9.5

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— 7 months ago

Carter White

9.2

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 8 months ago

John Willison

9.1

Nectarine, apricot, pomegranate. — 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. — 6 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

Amanda Church

9.2

Served it with parmesan, kale, and black pepper pasta. Lovely! — 10 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. Wanted the intensity of previous vintages tasted but wasn't getting it on the back palate. Still, would hit this if encountering in the wild. 01.29.25. — 5 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 6 months ago

Paul Masson

8.9

Must love roasted veggies. But this has shed some of its oak and youthful reduction. In a good spot with another 5-10 years of interest. — 7 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Equipo vaquero — 8 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Flat out delicious — 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 — 6 years ago

with Sylvia, Sally and 1 other

Stuart Scheff

9.2

Sooooooo good — 10 years ago

Norm Murphy

9.0

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