The Alban Vineyards Dinner Is Served Wine Duo

2023 Reserve Estate Viognier

"The 2023 Viognier Estate leads with a fresh, vibrant nose of tangerine, mandarin, matcha and restrained hints of potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied and clean, showing welcome, unusual energy and focus that carries through the floral, herbal and classy finish. I tasted this prior to its August bottling, and I look forward to revisiting it." 97 The Wine Illuminati

2019 Reva

"Moving to the Syrahs, the 2019 Syrah Reva reveals a much cooler climate-like style in its blackberry, graphite, pepper, and bouquet garni-like nuances, and it picks up an almost Cornas-like game and white pepper character with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe yet polished tannins, and a great finish. It reminds me slightly of the 2018, although with slightly less concentration. It will evolve for 20-25 years." 98 Jeb Dunnuck