Alban VineyardsPatrina Syrah 2020

Product code: 18266
£77.50 inc VAT
£465.00 / case of 6
Limited Stock: (0 btls)
USA
Red Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Alban Vineyards
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Alban Vineyards
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Lush, vibrant and decadent but with an undercurrent of mineral and savoury notes and lithe acidity.

Product Notes

Alban Vineyards Patrina Syrah is a sublime Californian red wine overflowing with richness. It teems with a delightful blend of dark fruit flavours - blackberry, plum, and blueberry, masterfully mingled with smoky oak and enticing spicy undertones. Its robust character is well balanced by superlative tannins, offering a silky mouthfeel that lingers tantalisingly. Full-bodied and generous, this Syrah is a tour de force that culminates in a long, satisfying finish. It's an engaging indulgence that pairs superbly with a variety of dishes, symbolising impeccable winemaking prowess from the acclaimed Alban Vineyards. This wine is, in essence, pure indulgence.

About the Winery

Alban Vineyards

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Edna Valley, California, Alban Vineyards winery stands as a testament to an exquisite wine-making heritage. Its profound legacy unveiled in 1989 by the visionary, John Alban - the inaugural Rhône ranger himself.

Alban Vineyards is well-renowned for being the first Americana winery to focus exclusively on Rhône variety. The sprawling 60-acre estate grows an eclectic assortment of grape varietals; all meticulously hand-picked. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre to Viognier, Roussanne alongside a few more, echoing the diverse palate of the Rhône valley vineyards in America soil.

Adopting a minimalistic approach to wine making, the vineyard's passionate craftsmen rely on a simplistic philosophy. No mechanical pumps or filters are used: just the soft pull of gravity. Every bottle produced is a testament to the delicate balance achieved between the rich terrains of California's coast and the traditional viticulture of Rhône. The tasting room compliments the overall essence of the vineyard, encompassing a warm, welcoming vibe that invites patrons to savour a sip of some of the finest wines, while enjoying the scenic vistas of the estate.

Moreover, Alban Vineyards is credited for spearheading a Rhône revolution in California, thus inspiring a wave of vineyards and wineries across the region to embrace Rhône varieties. It's not merely a vineyard, but a symbol of pioneering change!

If one had to define Alban Vineyards in a nutshell, it would be an intimate blend of tradition, innovation coupled with unrelenting commitment to produce spectacular, potent wines, that capture the flavourful essence of the Rhône Valley: transplanted nurtured, and celebrated in Californian soil. One cannot simply appreciate the unwavering commitment Alban Vineyards maintains in ensuring every bottle not only just meets, but exceeds all expectations in terms of quality and taste.

https://www.albanvineyards.com

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