Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Awesome. Typical Alban nose, motor oil but never heavy. Grenache in Syrah clothing
Awesome. Typical Alban nose, motor oil but never heavy. Grenache in Syrah clothing
Aug 19th, 2016Luxurious black and red fruit with plenty of structure left that lands right on top of the tongue. Plenty of life left in this one.
Luxurious black and red fruit with plenty of structure left that lands right on top of the tongue. Plenty of life left in this one.
Dec 5th, 2021
Wow. Absolutely spectacular. Normally I view grenache as something to drink a bit younger in order to preserve the brightness of the fruit, but John Alban proves me wrong yet again. This wine envelops you like a velvet glove of fruit, spice, and sweet tannins even at the ripe old age of 15. My only regret is that this is the last bottle of this vintage we have in the cellar, because I think this will last at least another 4-6 years. Just amazing.
Wow. Absolutely spectacular. Normally I view grenache as something to drink a bit younger in order to preserve the brightness of the fruit, but John Alban proves me wrong yet again. This wine envelops you like a velvet glove of fruit, spice, and sweet tannins even at the ripe old age of 15. My only regret is that this is the last bottle of this vintage we have in the cellar, because I think this will last at least another 4-6 years. Just amazing.
Jul 3rd, 2021
Typical,
Another great well aged Alban🤷🏼♂️
Stats from someone, but not me per norm
The 2006 Grenache looks spectacular, and may turn out to be the finest Grenache John Alban has yet made. Made from cuttings taken from the famed Chateau Rayas in Chateauneuf du Pape, it possesses an un-Grenache-like inky/purple color as
Typical,
Another great well aged Alban🤷🏼♂️
Stats from someone, but not me per norm
The 2006 Grenache looks spectacular, and may turn out to be the finest Grenache John Alban has yet made. Made from cuttings taken from the famed Chateau Rayas in Chateauneuf du Pape, it possesses an un-Grenache-like inky/purple color as
Perfect wine with Thanksgiving turkey. Rich, but not over the top. Bright red fruit. Lively and bright. Wish I had more.
Perfect wine with Thanksgiving turkey. Rich, but not over the top. Bright red fruit. Lively and bright. Wish I had more.
Nov 28th, 2019Classic Alban Grenache. Fruity complex with an iodine finish. I love this stuff.
Classic Alban Grenache. Fruity complex with an iodine finish. I love this stuff.
Jun 14th, 2018Stunning, rich and smooth. Striking red fruit and spicy nose. Worth waiting a decade in the cellar. A great American wine for the 4th of July.
Stunning, rich and smooth. Striking red fruit and spicy nose. Worth waiting a decade in the cellar. A great American wine for the 4th of July.
Jul 4th, 2016