Alban Vineyards
Estate Roussanne
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
In such a great place right now. Pop and pour and let it come to room temp. Opened two bottles it was that good.
In such a great place right now. Pop and pour and let it come to room temp. Opened two bottles it was that good.
Jul 9th, 2017
14.9% alc.
I usually prefer the Alban Roussannes with a bit of age to them but think this is on a faster track than say 2010/12.
I would opt to drink and enjoy these in the next 2+ years.
14.9% alc.
I usually prefer the Alban Roussannes with a bit of age to them but think this is on a faster track than say 2010/12.
I would opt to drink and enjoy these in the next 2+ years.
14.9% alc.
I'm faithfully buying all their reds and think it is really easy to fall flat on your as....ehhh be impressed by the Rhone Rangers from Alban but (as a fellow winemaker) I know it takes solid skills to craft an impressive white and really admire what Glenn/John are doing with Rousanne and Viognier.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
14.9% alc.
I'm faithfully buying all their reds and think it is really easy to fall flat on your as....ehhh be impressed by the Rhone Rangers from Alban but (as a fellow winemaker) I know it takes solid skills to craft an impressive white and really admire what Glenn/John are doing with Rousanne and Viognier.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
14.9% alc.
I think the whites from Alban are much overlooked and are wines that generally will benefit from aging.
This 2013 is no exception however it might hit its peak sooner than the 2010/12 vintages and to my palate is a bit less "CA Rousanne-like" than I usually see from John/Glenn.
Still a BIG fan!!
14.9% alc.
I think the whites from Alban are much overlooked and are wines that generally will benefit from aging.
This 2013 is no exception however it might hit its peak sooner than the 2010/12 vintages and to my palate is a bit less "CA Rousanne-like" than I usually see from John/Glenn.
Still a BIG fan!!
Spectacular ! Nutty, carmel nose and palate. Oily mouthfeel. Pretty rich. Nice day drinker.
Spectacular ! Nutty, carmel nose and palate. Oily mouthfeel. Pretty rich. Nice day drinker.
Jul 30th, 2016
Apricot, lemon tart, stone, pretty floral nose. For 15% alcohol this wine shows some of that intensity on the mid-palette. Just needs a little more acidity
Apricot, lemon tart, stone, pretty floral nose. For 15% alcohol this wine shows some of that intensity on the mid-palette. Just needs a little more acidity
Jun 1st, 2016
Wow. Long time Alban buyer and this one snuck up on me.
Wow. Long time Alban buyer and this one snuck up on me.
Jan 27th, 2016Birthday White, honey, floral, alcohol a little strong on the back
Birthday White, honey, floral, alcohol a little strong on the back
Jan 24th, 2016
Agreed. Hints of good sweet types of stuff here. Let sit and revisit years from now. Revisited 3 years later. And yes much better. Honeysuckle. Balanced. Terrific. Lots of life.
Agreed. Hints of good sweet types of stuff here. Let sit and revisit years from now. Revisited 3 years later. And yes much better. Honeysuckle. Balanced. Terrific. Lots of life.
Dec 27th, 2015