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Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2009
97 Points Robert Parker: "Moving on to the vineyard designated Syrahs and a fantastic vintage for this cuvee, which goes back to the 2005, 2006 and 2007 levels of richness, the 2009 Syrah Reva (100% Syrah aged 42-months in French oak) offers up more fruit and purity than normal, with only hints of its normal iodine/seaweed tinged profile. Loaded with sweet black raspberry, cassis, wild herbs, flowers and subtle blood and iodine qualities, it is a full-bodied, decadent Syrah that has incredible mid-palate depth, beautiful freshness and a blockbuster finish. It will continue to gain in depth and richness with short-term cellaring and have an easy 12-15 years or ultimate longevity. Drink 2015-2024. ...This is a fabulous set of wines from John and Lorraine Alban. Quite simply, I was blown away by what I tasted."
Ratings on Delectable
Jeffrey Long
Like I extracted a bucket of black olives with toluene. Spectacular!
Like I extracted a bucket of black olives with toluene. Spectacular!
9.5
Ted Rutledge 
Screaming good and accessible right out of the bottle. Such a great vintage for reva.
Screaming good and accessible right out of the bottle. Such a great vintage for reva.
9.6Carrie Alexander
Beautiful nose. Nice full mouthfeel, a little too much oak on the palate, but still very enjoyable
Beautiful nose. Nice full mouthfeel, a little too much oak on the palate, but still very enjoyable
9.3Todd Alexander
Gorgeous.
Gorgeous.
9.4
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
Big ripe dark fruit. Intense wine with a lot of depth.
Big ripe dark fruit. Intense wine with a lot of depth.
9.5
Will Phelps
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Scorched earth, stewed plum, and toasted jam
Scorched earth, stewed plum, and toasted jam
Jim McCusker
Absolutely fantastic. It’s definitely on the downslope - the tannins have softened up quite a bit so there’s not as much backbone as it had a couple of years ago - but the fruit is still going strong in this beautifully balanced syrah. Awesome.
Absolutely fantastic. It’s definitely on the downslope - the tannins have softened up quite a bit so there’s not as much backbone as it had a couple of years ago - but the fruit is still going strong in this beautifully balanced syrah. Awesome.
9.5
Philip Deibel
Until the last couple of weeks I have NOT given John Alban enough credit. These wines are absolutely incredible. I am excited to try this one again tomorrow as it seems built for a very long life. I’m smiling big time @Mike R !
Until the last couple of weeks I have NOT given John Alban enough credit. These wines are absolutely incredible. I am excited to try this one again tomorrow as it seems built for a very long life. I’m smiling big time @Mike R !
9.6
Eric
Complex and deep.
Complex and deep.
9.5Mark Flesher
This wine is ready to rock. A solid 95 if not 95.5. The density of this wine is incredible. Rounded edges on the front and back. Fruit core of baked plum and fig that expresses right up front. Started to get a little bit of bell pepper, smoke and meaty Savory characteristics in the middle and towards the finish. Stood up very well to the peppers and paired quite nicely with the braised pork. I think this one could be held another five years as the fruit intensity up front is significant and rather youthful. But, I think this one is in such a good spot right now that you probably just want to go ahead and pop it!
This wine is ready to rock. A solid 95 if not 95.5. The density of this wine is incredible. Rounded edges on the front and back. Fruit core of baked plum and fig that expresses right up front. Started to get a little bit of bell pepper, smoke and meaty Savory characteristics in the middle and towards the finish. Stood up very well to the peppers and paired quite nicely with the braised pork. I think this one could be held another five years as the fruit intensity up front is significant and rather youthful. But, I think this one is in such a good spot right now that you probably just want to go ahead and pop it!
9.5
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