the sixth generation of this renowned family to produce wine in the southern Rhône
young Chateauneuf du Pape from an up-and-coming star of the appellation
Still a ton of life left
A fine drink for enjoying over the next ten to twelve years
with sandalwood
Alban Vineyards, Edna Valley, Reva, Estate Syrah 2014 Riesling the sixth generation of this100 points Jeb Dunnuck Reminding me of the 2006, the 2014 Reva comes from multiple sites of darker volcanic soils on the estate. It offers a singular, incredible bouquet of crme de cassis, blackberry, seaweed, iodine, and ground sage. This massive, full bodied wine packs a remarkable amount of fruit and richness, yet stays elegant, graceful, and beautifully balanced, with silky, silky tannins. Its a monumental wine from an incredible winemaker. (11