Alban Syrah Lorraine 2013

Red
Edna Valley, United States
8.2
WineSaint

Rich and concentrated with striking mineral backbone. Cassis, dried herbs and graphite emerge with serious depth and focus. The tannins are firm but polished, supporting waves of dark fruit that build through a persistent finish.

cassisdried herbsgraphitedark fruit
Label

Alban

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John Alban is widely credited with introducing Viognier to California and building one of the Central Coast's most serious cases for Rhône varieties. His Edna Valley estate remains a benchmark for the style.