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Alban Vineyards

Alban Vineyards is in Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo County, on the central coast of California. Founded in 1986 by John and Lorraine Alban, the 66-acre estate was one of the original “Central Coast Rhone Rangers.” Like many of its newer neighbors, Alban Vineyards focuses entirely on making Rhone Valley style wines. The estate makes a limited amount of wine, which is hard to find, given the critic’s usual high regard for Alban’s Syrahs, Grenaches, Mourvedres and Viogniers. Robert M. Parker Jr. calls Alban Vineyards “the great shining success story of Edna Valley,” adding that the estate “is a stunning source for terrific wines.” Alban also shares some DNA with its famous neighbor in Ventura County, Sine Qua Non. Manfred Krankl, SQN founder and winemaker, trained with John Alban before starting SQN. Krankl made some of his first vintages in partnership with John Alban, a celebrated and influential winemaker.

2001 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

Signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  93   
RP  92-94   
ST  92   

2001 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  93   
RP  92-94   
ST  92   

2005 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

RP  96   
ST  94   
WS  93   
2 available
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2006 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

WS  96   
RP  95-97   
VN  92   
2 available
Bid *

2007 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

Lightly depressed cork

WS  94   
RP  93-95   

2007 Alban Vineyards Alban Estate Vineyard Grenache

WS  94   
RP  93-95   

2000 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  93   
3 available
Bid *

2000 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  93   

2000 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  93   

2000 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  93   

2001 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light writing on label

RP  94-96   
WS  93   
ST  93   

2003 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  97   
ST  92-94   

2004 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

RP  99   
WS  95   

2004 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light writing on label

RP  99   
WS  95   

2004 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

RP  99   
WS  95   

2005 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  95   
2 available
Bid *

2005 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Syrah

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  95   

2004 Alban Vineyards Pandora

Capsule condition issue

RP  97   
WS  93   

2005 Alban Vineyards Pandora

Light capsule condition issue

RP  94   
WS  92   

2006 Alban Vineyards Pandora

RP  97   
2 available
Bid *

2001 Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Syrah

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92-94   

2001 Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Syrah

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92-94   

2001 Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Syrah

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92-94   

2002 Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Syrah

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  95   
WS  93   
ST  92   

2003 Alban Vineyards Reva Alban Estate Syrah

RP  98   
WS  96   
ST  92-93   
WS  #6 of 2005   
3 available
Bid *