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2016 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

100Jeb Dunnuck

A perfect wine...glorious perfume of crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits interwoven with notes of chocolate, cured meats, white flowers, and toasted spices. Full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, and powerful on the palate, it still stays perfectly balanced, has a stacked mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and a finish that won't quit.

96-97Vinous / IWC

An assertive, highly complex bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, candied licorice and potpourri, along with exotic spice and sandalwood overtones. Stains the palate with concentrated blackberry, cassis, fruitcake and cola flavors... Velvety, even tannins add shape a strikingly long, mineral- and spice-tinged finish that shows serious power and energy.

95Wine Spectator

Polished yet powerfully structured, with a deep backbone of minerally tannin and lively acidity wrapped in rich and intense black raspberry, mocha, smoky bacon and pepper flavors.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley

Edna Valley AVA is within San Luis Obispo County, and within the large Central Coast AVA. Edna Valley became an AVA in 1982 and it includes 22,400 acres of extremely fertile land blessed with a long growing season. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the principal grapes, though Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Albarino, Grenache, Viognier, Merlot and Petite Sirah also are grown. Spanish missionaries were growing grape vines in the Edna Valley in the 18th century, but the valley’s modern wine industry took off in the 1970s. Today there are more than 50 Edna Valley wineries.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.