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2010 Alban Vineyards Patrina SyrahSyrah from United States

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"Starting in 1985, John Alban planted grapes for other people until he bought an estate in 1989. With a focus on creating wines made from Rhone Valley varietals, Alban came to ...

  • 93 Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 91 Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media
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Ratings:

93

"First made in 2008, and available only through distribution (i.e. not via the mailing list), the 2010 Patrina is a perfect entry into the wines of the estate. Made from 100% Syrah (from a variety of estate vineyards) and aged two years in 70% new French oak, it’s one hell of an entry-level effort and boasts gorgeously pure aromatics (cassis, raspberry, flowers, spice), full-bodied richness and an overall layered, fresh profile that’s hard to resist. While it doesn’t have the back-end depth of the single vineyard releases, it doesn’t skimp on texture and length. Enjoy it over the coming 5-8 years. Drink now-2021."

91 Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media

"Bright purple. Heady scents of blueberry, boysenberry and cassis, with a smoky topnote. Broad, sappy and nicely concentrated, offering sweet dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of Indian spices, olive, and bitter chocolate. A rich, deep but lively syrah that finishes spicy and long, with very soft tannins. Alban told me that this fruit was picked at a very low 21.8 Brix, in November."

Product Description:

"Starting in 1985, John Alban planted grapes for other people until he bought an estate in 1989. With a focus on creating wines made from Rhone Valley varietals, Alban came to be a pioneer of the Rhone Rangers movement, and is considered one of the most influential American Rhone producers. The Syrah Patrina is a new wine made from parcels from Reva, Lorraine, Seymour's and Pandora. It is a gorgeous, inviting wine laced with expressive aromatics and layers of supple, generous fruit. This is a great introduction to the house style, and should also drink well upon release. Alban gives the Patrina 24-25 months in French oak. It offers a rare and affordable glimpse into the craft of one of the Central Coast's most enduring pioneers of Rhone varieties."

Product Detail

Item # 72357
Country United States
Region California
Sub-Region Santa Barbara
Ratings

93 - Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

91 - Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media

Vintage 2010
Color Red
ABV 15.0%
Varietal(s) Syrah
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste currant, blueberry, blackberry and strawberry
Nose spice box, cedar and dark fruit