November 19, 2023 - Double decanted for 2.5 hrs, deep ruby, blueberries on both the nose & palate, med/firm tannins, long finish; outstanding & may still get better! I believe that it's just entering its prime drinking, drink or hold, no rush
November 14, 2023 - Dark, smooth, blueberry cobbler, so deep and luscious. Held up well with Pivot. Huge nose, complex, drinking well but still young. Acid does balance the fruit. Hints of vanilla, ripe cherries, and a super long finish. The nose really blows you away.
November 11, 2023 - Dark purple, amazing nose, pepper, grilled meat, smoke, blackberries, cola and very long finish
January 20, 2023 - Always satisfying to share a great wine with experienced wine drinkers who have never tasted an Alban much less a Lorraine or Seymour’s.
They were all blown away by the classics Alban taste profile and were begging me to open another, sorry I had to tell them….. no effing way.
April 19, 2022 - Lively and decent, bright and fruity.
April 2, 2022 - Fresh blackberry and cassis and foresty spices, powerful and lively fruit, with a lovely and persistent finish. Drank over two nights, with no significant development, suggesting a long future. A treat.
December 11, 2021 - This is in a great place right now, still youthful with gripping but not overly assertive tannins, great deep dark fruit profile and perfect balance. Decanted for two hours and enjoyed over a long evening, last glass was the best glass. Drink or hold.
November 26, 2021 - great Syrah
July 29, 2021 - Took to Sullivans for b-day dinner and drank along side the 2012 SQN Stock. Didn't take detailed notes but this was excellent but did not quite reach the purity and complexity of the SQN.
June 1, 2021 - AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN LAST TIME. when the people at dinner say this was as good or better than the Saxum, (i love Saxum) 2015 Bone rock you know you have a great bottle of wine.