97 Points Parker - limited Alban's rare Reva Syrah now available. Limited. 97 Points Robert Parker: "There are 750 cases (which means good yields for John, although any normal person would call 1.5-1.75 tons per acre financial suicide) of the 2012 Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard, and it's a terrific vintage for this cuvee. Elegant, pretty, even finesse driven, with its classic marine and salty bouquet of smoke, purple fruits, olives and violets, this full-bodied Syrah has no hard edges, integrated acidity and a great finish. It's reasonably approachable now, but deserves 2-4 years of cellaring."
Jonathan Wall
A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023!
A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023!
9.5Jim McCusker
Awesome.
Awesome.
9.5Paul T- Huntington Beach
Still too soon, early 2000’s are the ones to drink while the 12’s & up will hold for another 15-20 years. Probably the most peppery Alban I’ve had Parker 97, can see that in a few years
Still too soon, early 2000’s are the ones to drink while the 12’s & up will hold for another 15-20 years. Probably the most peppery Alban I’ve had Parker 97, can see that in a few years
9.5Hugh O'Riordan
A delicious wine. Ok I love Alban wines!
A delicious wine. Ok I love Alban wines!
9.3Scott Soren
Silky smooth. Rolls off the pallet. Words are not adequate
Silky smooth. Rolls off the pallet. Words are not adequate
9.4Max Sander Byfuglin Jr
Smooth. Shut down though. Probably wakes back up lying down again later. Liked I️t didn’t love I️t
Smooth. Shut down though. Probably wakes back up lying down again later. Liked I️t didn’t love I️t
9.1Steve Bozich
After weeks of trying lower priced wines for an "exceptional value", in the end you get what you pay for. Deep cherry, tobacco, iron, smoke, low tannin, and a hint of funk. 15.8 ABV, but not a hint of burn, smooth as can be. Only going to get better. I believe this is the first vintage I made the allotment list on.
After weeks of trying lower priced wines for an "exceptional value", in the end you get what you pay for. Deep cherry, tobacco, iron, smoke, low tannin, and a hint of funk. 15.8 ABV, but not a hint of burn, smooth as can be. Only going to get better. I believe this is the first vintage I made the allotment list on.
9.4Stanley Barrios
I think this wine is not labeled correctly, @Stanley Barrios
I think this wine is not labeled correctly, @Stanley Barrios
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.