John Alban's Pinot project.
John Alban's Pinot project.
1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015
Another surprise for me tonight.
My last encounter made me think of Syrah but I think this now has thrown the baby fat and shows more Pinot characteristics.
Nice acidity at the end makes it taste less full-bodied than the aromas, structure and color otherwise suggests.
Another surprise for me tonight.
My last encounter made me think of Syrah but I think this now has thrown the baby fat and shows more Pinot characteristics.
Nice acidity at the end makes it taste less full-bodied than the aromas, structure and color otherwise suggests.
Nov 6th, 2016An interesting and perplexing wine that plays it in both camps.
To my palate not really varietal correct but the sheer quality of winemaking is evident so I'm enjoying it for what it is - a great red wine that fits a myriad of dishes at the dining table.
An interesting and perplexing wine that plays it in both camps.
To my palate not really varietal correct but the sheer quality of winemaking is evident so I'm enjoying it for what it is - a great red wine that fits a myriad of dishes at the dining table.
Jun 10th, 2016
Super ripe smelling. Tastes Pinot like but goes into a bitter astringent finish
Super ripe smelling. Tastes Pinot like but goes into a bitter astringent finish
Mar 11th, 201613.8% Alc.
My 2nd encounter with this Pinot Noir from John Alban/Glenn Skrabanik.
Initially this showed very little PN characteristics but after 4 days in the fridge this is actually turning into a very nice wine.
Something tells me it will be drinking great by 2030...😯
13.8% Alc.
My 2nd encounter with this Pinot Noir from John Alban/Glenn Skrabanik.
Initially this showed very little PN characteristics but after 4 days in the fridge this is actually turning into a very nice wine.
Something tells me it will be drinking great by 2030...😯
Oct 17th, 2015
A big Pinot from John alban - could be mistaken for a cotes du Rhone
A big Pinot from John alban - could be mistaken for a cotes du Rhone
Mar 8th, 2015Labeled as 13.8% alc.
Not in a million years would I have guessed Pinot in a blind tasting.
Super dense, concentrated and long however this one has me scratching my head....??
Rating reserved for now.
Labeled as 13.8% alc.
Not in a million years would I have guessed Pinot in a blind tasting.
Super dense, concentrated and long however this one has me scratching my head....??
Rating reserved for now.
Jan 25th, 2015
North is made by Alban, not bad. 2013 was rated higher, but went for the extra year of bottle age, at least for tonight.
One day this pouring picture is going to backfire on me,
I'll post it though!
North is made by Alban, not bad. 2013 was rated higher, but went for the extra year of bottle age, at least for tonight.
One day this pouring picture is going to backfire on me,
I'll post it though!
Jan 21st, 2017
A HUGE fan of John Alban's wines...but this is not his best effort. A bit over extracted in my opinion, this wine lacks the balance that is a staple for John's Rhone Ranger wines. Good...but not great.
A HUGE fan of John Alban's wines...but this is not his best effort. A bit over extracted in my opinion, this wine lacks the balance that is a staple for John's Rhone Ranger wines. Good...but not great.
May 31st, 2016
Not a big fruit wine, my guess is stems included in the fermentation. Dark color the tart cherry fruit is closed down, but a long cherry/acid finish. I think this may age a long time or will not improve as the fruit fades; will be interesting to check back.
Not a big fruit wine, my guess is stems included in the fermentation. Dark color the tart cherry fruit is closed down, but a long cherry/acid finish. I think this may age a long time or will not improve as the fruit fades; will be interesting to check back.
Jan 4th, 2016
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
