Alban Syrah Patrina 2014
Red
Edna Valley, United States
7.5
WineSaint
Dark cherry and plum drive the attack, laced with white pepper and smoky herbs. Rich and velvety through the mid-palate, building to a long, spiced finish. The tannins are polished and well-integrated. Shows Edna Valley's cool-climate precision beautifully.
dark cherrywhite peppersmoky herbsplum
Label
Alban
→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.