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Alban Vineyards is a California estate with a global reputation for its powerful Rhône-influenced blends and varietal wines, which are all sold on allocation, with a lengthy waiting list.
The company is located in the Edna Valley in the southern corner of San Luis Obispo County. In total, Alban has 27 hectares (66 acres) under vine mostly located around the winery. This land has a range of different soil types and mesoclimates, making site selection vital. Alban produces around 6000 cases of wine per year, and has also sold grapes to many other producers of note, including Sine Qua Non.
| Varietal | Grenache |
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| Vintage | 2005 |
| Rating | 94+ RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Central Coast |
| Producer | Alban Vineyards |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Robert Parker | 94+ RP - 2005 Alban Vineyards Pandora Rhone Blend - 94+ pts! Another wine with explosive aromas of pepper, spice box, lavender, sweet cherries and currants and a decidedly Provencal personality is the 2005 Pandora, a combination of 92% Grenache and 8% Syrah. This is a deep, distinctive red with stunning aromatics as well as loads of personality. It should be at its peak over the next 7-8 years. The wines of John and Lorraine Alban are about as spectacular as one can find anywhere in the world. Alban is committed to aging his big Syrahs longer in barrel, believing it will concentrate the wines and add additional complexity. |
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| Varietal | Grenache |
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| Vintage | 2005 |
| Rating | 94+ RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Central Coast |
| Producer | Alban Vineyards |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Grenache |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Rating | 94+ RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Central Coast |
| Producer | Alban Vineyards |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Grenache |
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| Vintage | 2005 |
| Rating | 94+ RP |
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| Region | California |
| Location | Central Coast |
| Producer | Alban Vineyards |
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| Robert Parker Rating | 94+ RP - 2005 Alban Vineyards Pandora Rhone Blend - 94+ pts! Another wine with explosive aromas of pepper, spice box, lavender, sweet cherries and currants and a decidedly Provencal personality is the 2005 Pandora, a combination of 92% Grenache and 8% Syrah. This is a deep, distinctive red with stunning aromatics as well as loads of personality. It should be at its peak over the next 7-8 years. The wines of John and Lorraine Alban are about as spectacular as one can find anywhere in the world. Alban is committed to aging his big Syrahs longer in barrel, believing it will concentrate the wines and add additional complexity. |
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