Borrowing a line from El Presidente, like an offensive lineman, big but light on its feet. Massive nose with steaming road tar, creosote, bacon fat, blueberry compote, allspice. Full bodied but the bracing acidity balances it out. One of the few wines vinified at 15.9 that hide it well enough for my palate. There will always be a spot in my cellar for Alban wines.
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Decanted for one hour. Nose of raspberry liquor, bramble and herbs de Provence. Ripe black raspberry, herbs de Provence, bramble and drying tannins on the palate. Very long, layered finish with good depth. Medium to full bodied. Served with apple smoked turkey and corn bread, sausage dressing.
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Just okay. Huge fan and long-time member of Alban, but this was not great. Was restrained and lacked much structure. Soft and smooth with vegatal notes and muted fruit. Maybe an off bottle or an off night.
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3/24/2024 - markydecker Likes this wine: 94 Points
Borrowing a line from El Presidente, like an offensive lineman, big but light on its feet. Massive nose with steaming road tar, creosote, bacon fat, blueberry compote, allspice. Full bodied but the bracing acidity balances it out. One of the few wines vinified at 15.9 that hide it well enough for my palate. There will always be a spot in my cellar for Alban wines.
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12/29/2023 - hoservin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for one hour. Nose of raspberry liquor, bramble and herbs de Provence. Ripe black raspberry, herbs de Provence, bramble and drying tannins on the palate. Very long, layered finish with good depth. Medium to full bodied. Served with apple smoked turkey and corn bread, sausage dressing.
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10/7/2023 - Castle Peak wrote: 89 Points
Just okay. Huge fan and long-time member of Alban, but this was not great. Was restrained and lacked much structure. Soft and smooth with vegatal notes and muted fruit. Maybe an off bottle or an off night.
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12/13/2022 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious!
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12/2/2022 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lovely wine and so well balanced it drinks too easily
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