Oh my, the intensity is, well, intense. Tons of deep, dark, black fruit. Chocolate, lavendar, and mocha. Currently, no classic Alban funk which is what I crave in these wines.
Showing thick, ripe, simple and monolithic.
If prior vintages are any indication, the upside on this wine is well worth a double plus. Huge fan of Alban.
Keep enjoying that juice.
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Finally, another chance to revisit Bennett Valley. Ran across this wine at a local wine shop and could not help myself at the tariff ($15).
Upon first sniff was worried this wine was flawed as the bouquet and palate were dominated by sour/stewed notes. Set aside.
Revisted, after 15 minutes. Wine came together nicely. Pronounced stemminess coupled with riper fruit have integrated nicely to create an interesting flavor profile that lies outside either new or old world classifications.
Wanted more minerality and depth (which is what I enjoyed from prior examples from Bennett Valley), but that might not be a fair request given the price.
Well done.
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2008 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Duende Gold Coast Vineyard
2/27/2014 - Why Yes Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lots of kirsch and cherry. Very ripe. Candied fruit. Wildly decadent and gulp-able. Disappeared much too quickly.
At first, is this Grenache? With time, settled into its Pinot lane. Exciting interpretation of the varietal, and absolutely delicious.
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2006 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard
7/18/2013 - Why Yes wrote: 91 Points
91+(++)
First revisit.
Oh my, the intensity is, well, intense. Tons of deep, dark, black fruit. Chocolate, lavendar, and mocha. Currently, no classic Alban funk which is what I crave in these wines.
Showing thick, ripe, simple and monolithic.
If prior vintages are any indication, the upside on this wine is well worth a double plus. Huge fan of Alban.
Keep enjoying that juice.
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2009 Sandler Wine Company Syrah Connell Vineyard
1/26/2013 - Why Yes wrote: 90 Points
Finally, another chance to revisit Bennett Valley. Ran across this wine at a local wine shop and could not help myself at the tariff ($15).
Upon first sniff was worried this wine was flawed as the bouquet and palate were dominated by sour/stewed notes. Set aside.
Revisted, after 15 minutes. Wine came together nicely. Pronounced stemminess coupled with riper fruit have integrated nicely to create an interesting flavor profile that lies outside either new or old world classifications.
Wanted more minerality and depth (which is what I enjoyed from prior examples from Bennett Valley), but that might not be a fair request given the price.
Well done.
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