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2012 Alban Vineyards Syrah Patrina Alban Estate Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Edna Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 71
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qtsam11 wrote:
March 22, 2024 - PnP, drank over two nights. Still very fresh and herbal. Nice acidity, moderate tannins, alcohol well balanced. This was my last bottle, but I am reminded that Alban consistently produces wonderful wines.
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AJBurt Likes this wine: 94 points
March 18, 2024 - In the zone. Great on pop and pour but continued to improve over time in the glass.
Nose is stacked; iodine, tar, violets, light charcuterie, blueberry, blackberry jam. Peppermint patties - a tasting note offered in a WA review that 100% tracks.
Palate hides the 15.4% alcohol. It’s rich yet elegant. Lots of fruit concentration, even a hint of Rioja-esque dill from the oak. This still has the fruit concentration of its youth. 94-95.1 person found this helpful Comment -
buckeye76 Likes this wine: 93 points
July 2, 2022 - Blueberries, floral and spice in the nose. Blackberries, blueberries, chocolate, licorice, and spice in the flavor. Full bodied, well balanced, and a medium to long finish.
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TXRhoneRanger wrote: 93 points
June 18, 2022 - in a great spot right now. go drink it and get that pure black fruited beauty!
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Bob Sacamano Likes this wine: 93 points
May 19, 2022 - 6 years since I tried the last one of these. It is finally ready to go. Drank a restaurant with half an hour of slow-o. Rich and leathery, with tobacco and some star anise. Surprisingly however plenty of primary fruit still left. I never thought I'd see it evolve to this. I presumed The fruit would go before the harder edges. Couldn't be more happy. Drink up.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Alban Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Patrina
- Vineyard Alban Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Edna Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 8 (1%)
- In Cellars 478 (37%)
- Consumed 814 (63%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
fattier meats, lamb, spicy foodWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerAlban Vineyards
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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