What I really discovered on my journeys was that compared to the amount of wine I had, there was an abundance of progressively minded folk all over the world open to the idea that delicious is more important than varietal recognition. I am forever indebted to the core group of courageous and passionate wine buyers and sommeliers who championed Alban Vineyards in the early years.
The people who were driven to hand-sell and promote wines that in and of themselves were of little economic significance to them. These 'missionaries' nurtured the fledgling California rhone movement, and with it took our wine trade from black and white into the age of color. I am delighted to see Rhone varieties flourish throughout California and rather overwhelmed by Robert Parker's declaration in The Wine Advocate that I am "...the spiritual and qualitative leader of the movement..."
2006 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah - 100 pts! 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...
2006 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Estate Syrah - 100 pts 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,...
2004 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah - 96 pts! 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...
2004 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Estate Syrah - 100 pts 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,...
2003 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah - 98 pts! Alban Vineyards is a California estate with a global reputation for its powerful Rhône-influenced blends and varietal wines, which are all...
2002 Alban Vineyards Seymour's Vineyard Syrah - 96 pts The inky/purple-colored 2002 Syrah Seymour’s Vineyard offers up a huge bouquet of scorched earth, creme de cassis, melted tar, camphor, and...
2002 Alban Vineyards Reva Estate Syrah - 95 pts! 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...
2002 Alban Vineyards Lorraine Vineyard Estate Syrah - 96 pts 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,...
2001 Alban Vineyards Seymour's Vineyard Syrah - 95 pts The so-called pick of the best barrels (a difficult job at this winery), the 2001 Syrah Seymour’s Vineyard (named after John’s...
