Alban Vineyards – Syrah – Central Coast, California
Cost: $30/bottle
Wow— Anything Alban on the label is probably a rare find lately. This is why: This beautiful wine offers notes of smoky oak, bacon fat, blackberry, spicy peppers and loads of red and black fruit. The nose alone is intoxicating, but in the mouth — from the mid-palate to the back, it’s downright exhilarating. Velvety, polished and rich in texture. It’s really quite impressive that the least expensive offering from this winery is so unbelievably dominating.
Rating: 93
Tags: CELLAR NOTES, SYRAH, WINE
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