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2004 Alban Vineyards Syrah Lorraine
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Edna Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 31
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560 B&W Does not like this wine: 85 points
October 16, 2019 - This is a pretty light whiskey at 34 proof. But if it is supposed to be wine--and I think it is, right--what the hell? I've had many bottles of Alban over the years, but 16.9% alcohol is just silly. No longer consumable as wine. Weak whiskey or maybe madeira.
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kenv Likes this wine: 93 points
November 29, 2018 - WCC US Syrah Blind (Provence Restaurant, Albany, NY): Intense ripe nose. Quite tannic, but with loads of ripe fruit. Still needs time.
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warrenpeace Likes this wine: 95 points
April 14, 2018 - Excellent balance for a high alcohol wine. Fruit very much shines through. Can sail on for 5+ years
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Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 95 points
February 11, 2018 - Remarkable bottle of syrah. These wine are just terrific once the get beyond ten years of age. Gorgeous fruit, no heat, wonderfully subtle minerality.
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Amerique wrote: 94 points
February 28, 2015 - Too much alcohol. But still great wine.
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By Richard Jennings
2/5/2008 (link) 93 points(Alban Vineyards Syrah Lorraine) Black red violet with cherry meniscus; black fruit, earth nose; big, concentrated, yet smooth, mocha, blackberry palate; long finish, with heat on finish 93+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Alban Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Lorraine
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Edna Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 11 (2%)
- In Cellars 183 (37%)
- Consumed 303 (61%)
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- ProducerAlban Vineyards
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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