2016 Alban Vineyards Mourvèdre The Mason Forsythe

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 96 points

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  9/23/2023 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Drank this several weeks ago so going from memory. 5 hr decant, probably not enough, some tartness that improved to a bigger rounder mouthfeel with time. Great fruit and complexity but not necessarily a wow wine in the moment. We liked it a lot but would like to try again and pay more attention.

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  3/25/2023 - RhoneWho wrote: 97 Points

  97 Points
  I have been following this 2016 vintage last 2 years; and it has evolved to become more decadent on palate and sexy in bouquet this year. It has rich and ripe dark fruit profile with Provencal herb savory notes; and the nose has become more complex and aromatic over time.
  
  Last year, we did a horizontal tasting of top mourvedre-dominant wines from California, Rhone and Spain. Mason stood shoulder to should with Parker’s favorite Mas de Boislauzon cuvee Tintot; and it has evolved to be SQN-like style and flavor. Like other Alban’s wines, it has great fine tannin well hidden underneath its richness of fruit flavor and aroma; and can last for a long time in your cellar.
  
  Alban Mason is typically a mourvedre-based blend and the percentage Mourvèdre varies based on vintage. 2016 vintage is pre-dominant Mourvèdre with some syrah; but 2015 has grenache blended in. It’s not as well known or popular; but i recommend that you jump onto this bandwagon!
  
  Rating: 97-99; 97++ and will definitely improve over time and can last easily over 10 years. Recommend to try 2024-25 and won't be surprise to hit 98-99 or even 100.

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