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 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Sep 19th, 2015

9.5

Jay had this 9 years ago

Jay had this 9 years ago

Aug 1st, 2015

9.5

Rob had this 9 years ago

Rob had this 9 years ago

Jun 6th, 2015

9.5

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2014