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2014 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Edna Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 35
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winefloat wrote:
August 17, 2021 - In a sleeping phase. Waiting 3+ years before opening another.
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hoservin Likes this wine: 94 points
June 6, 2021 - Decanted for one hour. Nose of black raspberry, black plum, smoked meat, cocoa and spice. Ripe black fruit, smoked meat, vanilla, cocoa and soft tannins on the palate. Long finish with good depth. Full bodied. Served with grilled, marinated tuna steaks.
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Jimaronson wrote: 94 points
May 15, 2021 - The wine is ready and opened on pnp while served best at room temperature. A medium bodied Syrah with sweet red fruits. Beautiful finish and elegant in style. Went great with chocolate moose cake. Highly recommend to drink now or over the next three years.
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Montesquieu Likes this wine: 96 points
March 4, 2021 - YPO forum (Joe's): Chosen to pair with Franklin Barbecue. Double decanted 5 hours before consuming. Not the biggest Syrah on the block, this great Alban emphasizes pepper rather than extreme fruit extraction. Very well balanced and beautiful today. Probably has another 5 years in its primary stage and the stuffing to evolve for another 10+ years thereafter. Looking forward to another bottle and magnum to try later.
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jkvedar Likes this wine: 94 points
March 2, 2021 - This is showing incredibly well right now. I popped and poured. With no air, black fruit and pepper jumps out of the glass. I mentioned in 2018 that it was hot, but the alcohol is now very well-integrated. Now, the black fruits palate is mouth-filling. The finish is more tannic and steely but there is no doubt you can enjoy this one now!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Alban Vineyards
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Reva
- Vineyard Alban Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Edna Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 7 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,228 (75%)
- Consumed 398 (24%)
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- ProducerAlban Vineyards
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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