An absolutely monumental wine is the 2005 Syrah Lorraine Vineyard. The finest Syrah John Alban has yet produced, its inky/ruby/purple hue is accompanied by gorgeously sweet aromas of flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, blackberries, and subtle hints of smoky oak, bacon fat, and licorice. In the mouth, the wine is seamlessly constructed with fabulous fruit, brilliant concentration, and virtually perfect balance. Moreover, the finish lingers on the palate for over 60 seconds. It should drink beautifully for 15 or more years. Robert Parker
LM Segal
Easily among the best syrahs I’ve ever tasted and at 15 drinking like bottled last week. Pure, elegant, freshly scorched loamy earth and compote, the bitter bits of creme caramel on a perfect frame of gnarly dark black fruit and graphite/woodsy tannins that lasted over a minute on the back end. Easily 15+ years to go.
Easily among the best syrahs I’ve ever tasted and at 15 drinking like bottled last week. Pure, elegant, freshly scorched loamy earth and compote, the bitter bits of creme caramel on a perfect frame of gnarly dark black fruit and graphite/woodsy tannins that lasted over a minute on the back end. Easily 15+ years to go.
9.7Sean Watson
Sommelier/General Manager Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Las Vegas
Great example of California Syrah. Meaty pepper notes, dark lush fruit with long finish.
Great example of California Syrah. Meaty pepper notes, dark lush fruit with long finish.
9.4Fernando Fernandez
So far Amazing but to early as this wine will get more and more complex as it breathes.... So much complexity in both the nose and palate... Tar, Bacon Fat, Asparagus, Cocoa/chocolate, Black Pepper &. Graham Crackers are just the beginning !!!
So far Amazing but to early as this wine will get more and more complex as it breathes.... So much complexity in both the nose and palate... Tar, Bacon Fat, Asparagus, Cocoa/chocolate, Black Pepper &. Graham Crackers are just the beginning !!!
9.5Jim McCusker
Had this last weekend. Absolutely stunning - probably in my Top 10 ever.
Had this last weekend. Absolutely stunning - probably in my Top 10 ever.
10Bodil Martin
Love it!!!
Love it!!!
9.7Bodil Martin
Yay!! Awesome!!
Yay!! Awesome!!
9.8Conrad Kenley
Good juice. Full bodied and spicy
Good juice. Full bodied and spicy
9.4Felix Huang
Glorious!
Glorious!
9.7Jeffrey Long
Good.
Good.
9.7Mike Rucci
My first 100 pointer
My first 100 pointer
9.9WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.