Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Alban Vineyards

Alban Vineyards Lorraine Estate Syrah

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.7

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Alban Vineyards Lorraine Estate Syrah is a highly esteemed wine produced by Alban Vineyards, a prestigious winery located in the Edna Valley appellation of California's Central Coast. The Lorraine Estate vineyard features a combination of marine soils with cobbles and sandstone vineyards laced with chalk and a cool climate, which contribute to the unique character of the Syrah grapes grown there. The winemaking process involves meticulous hand-harvesting, natural fermentation, and aging in carefully selected French oak barrels for an average of 3.5 years. The resulting wine is known for its bold and complex style, with rich, dark fruit flavors, notes of black pepper, and a velvety texture. Alban Vineyards Lorraine Estate Syrah exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship that has made Alban Vineyards a respected name in the world of California Syrah production.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Alban Vineyards Syrah is a seductive, aromatic wine with aromas of ripe blackberries and currants.On the palate, this Syrah is full-bodied with a silky texture and a hint of spice. The finish is long and lingering with notes of black pepper and sweet tobacco. Enjoy this complex and richly-flavored wine now or cellar for future enjoyment.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2054

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Alban Vineyards

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.7

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