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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2015 (based on 4 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 22 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mwneil on 11/1/2021 & rated 88 points: No vintage, interesting blend of chambourcin, pinot noir and cabernet franc, 12% abv, medium body, good fruit, a huge surprise, ok tannin with low acid, dark color, great value, an inexpensive wine from NJ that is drinkable, drank with flounder with lemon sauce, dumplings. And bok chop. (769 views) | | | Tasted by RohzWine on 3/20/2020 & rated 84 points: Good wine for grilling out, pizza, pasta, etc. Fruit forward with slightly stronger Cab Franc notes. (972 views) | | | Tasted by Dionysusx on 6/13/2018 & rated 87 points: Most recent bottling from Alba (purchased in 2018) offers bright cherry, raspberry and anise flavors with a dry, tart finish.
Very good weekday wine that will complement most meals. (1540 views) | | | Tasted by Dionysusx on 5/8/2016 & rated 89 points: Light and creamy, fruit-forward. Great value. Well-rounded red for any night of the week. (1986 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 7/20/2015: This was purchased in 2013 and I'd say time to drink up. Tannins are totally integrated. Fruit is beginning to wain. Spicy raspberry and short finish. (2243 views) | | | Tasted by jsherdc on 3/22/2015 & rated 88 points: Light raspberry. A bit like a syrah. Suprisingly good (2010 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 9/11/2014 & rated 84 points: This version in 2014 is lighter than before, a violet color. spicy raspberry fruit and a good dose of cinnamon. Light body and refreshing served a little chilled. (2249 views) | | | Tasted by merryberry on 6/1/2014 & rated 87 points: Light rose color. Nice nose of plum and spice. Light to medium bodied, cranberries, tart cherries, fair tannins, a little dirt, and a medium length, tangy finish. Better with food than on its own. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by jmoskow on 5/4/2014 & rated 84 points: Light, easy to drink. Pleasant surprise from NJ. Very fruit froward but not overpowering. (1506 views) | | | Tasted by patsox on 5/1/2014 & rated 85 points: This is a very satisfying, serviceable "weeknight red." Could do a lot worse for the price, and probably an excellent value compared to similarly priced offerings from Napa. (1065 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 7/20/2013 & rated 88 points: New Jersey Wine Trail - Alba Vineyard (Finesville, New Jersey): Wow, between this red wine and the white mainsail Alba has you covered for the weekday quaffers, both are excellent wines at a terrific price. I'm not sure what the varieties are but guessing chambourcin and Syrah. Medium dark garnet color. Nose has lots of cinnamon and cherry. Palate is spice driven with black pepper and cinnamon followed by cherry and chambord. Medium finish and firm tannins at this point so a year in the cellar will help. (2216 views) | | | Tasted by patsox on 3/3/2013 & rated 89 points: Smoot, rich and interesting! (1231 views) | | | Tasted by Bergman on 10/1/2007 & rated 88 points: Very good (2400 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 6/15/2006 & rated 90 points: this is one of alba's better efforts in recent years. tasted it on release and recognized that it develop great complexity and style. wish i had waited a little longer since the tannins still need to resolve further. nevertheless, at present the wine offers a generous dose of cherry fruit with an elegant bouquet. if only they were all like this. (2923 views) |
| Alba Vineyard Producer website
The spirit of independence is alive and well, nestled in the Village of Finesville, New Jersey. A great deal has changed here in the last twenty years. We have created a recognizable style of wine making which borrows from the past, looks to the future, and emulates the finest wineries in the world. It all starts in the vineyard, with our firm belief in minimal-impact, renewable viticulture, and follows through to the store shelf. This commitment breathes life into our work and guides what we do as partners in this exercise in excellence. Our mission is to offer honest craftsmanship, inherent value, and unmatched service. Our goal is to be recognized by the discerning consumer as a producer of quality wines. We would like to personally extend an invitation to you, your family, and friends to come experience our vision at Alba Vineyard. Red Blend.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.New Jersey New Jersey Wines (Garden State Wine Growers Association) |
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