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Red
2002 Alban Vineyards Pandora
Grenache
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Edna Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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tcarter Likes this wine: 93 points
March 29, 2017 - Argentinian Beef Dinner (Boneyard Bistro): Very odd wine. I believe it's just Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%). Good but doesn't quite feel as balanced as most Albans.
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JFish Does not like this wine:
April 25, 2015 - Quick TN: Upon opening, horribly reductive. On the palate, the wine was totally out of balance - burnt rubber/tar, alcohol, acidity. A mess of a wine. Not even drinking with prime strip steaks brought out any redeeming qualities. Saved a little for Day 2 and it was softer but no better.
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kenv Likes this wine: 96 points
May 26, 2011 - WCC Blind Rhone Varietals from Around the World (Salty's Pub, Clifton Park, NY): 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah. Stunning nose. Thick and delicious with loads of harmonious tannin. A very big wine. A total joy to drink. 2 votes for WOTF, including mine.
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WineArchitect Likes this wine: 89 points
May 21, 2010 - Very dark inky ruby color with lots of sediment. This wine showed a bit off, maybe from being transported. The nose was a lighter style of the stereotypical "Alban" terrior. A hint of burnt rubber and sulphur on the nose. Interesting, but perhaps in a better year?
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kenv wrote: 93 points
January 31, 2010 - Lugeresque V: California Table #6 (Pratt's Inn, Yorktown, NY): [Just a sip from Mark's table.] Not as wonderful as the 05 last year, but that same exotic orange fruit. Very unusual and enjoyable.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Bonus Reviews, 3/22/2009 (link)(Alban Vineyards Pandora) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
The Rhone Rangers of California, Issue #2, 1/11/2009 (link)(Alban Vineyards Pandora) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
July/August 2005, IWC Issue #121 (link)(Alban Pandora Red Wine Edna Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Alban Vineyards
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Pandora
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Edna Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 56 (37%)
- Consumed 94 (63%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerAlban Vineyards
- VarietyGrenache
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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