Alban Vineyards

Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

9.211 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Grenache

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Nathaniel DiMaggio

8.5

Even though this needs more time (3 hour decant) it started to show it's yumminess. I think this will be the wine of the decade with more time in bottle.

Even though this needs more time (3 hour decant) it started to show it's yumminess. I think this will be the wine of the decade with more time in bottle.

Apr 4th, 2014

9.2

This seems a bit unresolved for its age. Big structured fruit with a tannin finish, with a good deal of smoke. One left, need to wait, maybe a real long time....

This seems a bit unresolved for its age. Big structured fruit with a tannin finish, with a good deal of smoke. One left, need to wait, maybe a real long time....

Sep 17th, 2015

Richard Steinberg

9.3

2007. Massive and chewy. This is a monster. Black and blue fruit. Yummy and muscular.

2007. Massive and chewy. This is a monster. Black and blue fruit. Yummy and muscular.

Feb 22nd, 2015

8.4

Gloopy. Hot.

Gloopy. Hot.

Nov 27th, 2014

8.8

A little boozy for me.

A little boozy for me.

Nov 27th, 2014

9.7

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

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

Feb 6th, 2014

9.1

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Sep 19th, 2015

9.5

Jay had this 10 years ago

Jay had this 10 years ago

Aug 1st, 2015

9.5

Rob had this 10 years ago

Rob had this 10 years ago

Jun 6th, 2015

9.5

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2014