Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah other_regions the palate offers savory flavors

the palate offers savory flavors of dried mulberries and Chinese dried plums

both Merlots are stunning

spice and a suggestion of violet

White Hawk vineyard (Cat Canyon)

tight fiber and a brilliant dark ruby appearance

Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah other_regions the palate offers savory flavorsAn absolutely stunning, massive wine, the 2003 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva is completely opaque purple in color and delivers unbelievably intense, rich aromatics of blackberry liqueur, smoked meat, asphalt, and spice cake on the nose. Full bodied and powerful on the palate, with glass coating fruit and texture, but also brilliant balance, plenty of freshness, and a very long, decadent finish, this phenomenal wine has yet to hit full maturity, and given