Alban Vineyards, Patrina Alban Estate Syrah Vintage:2008 offering densely packed orchard and

offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are sharpened by a refreshingly bitter lemon pith flourish

as is the case with the vintages of the 1990s

flinty touches to the nose - it’s still extremely young - with green and red apple notes and some clear slate and wet stone minerality

the 1er portion accounts for about 2/3 of the cuvée)

Alban Vineyards, Patrina Alban Estate Syrah Vintage:2008 offering densely packed orchard andMoving to the reds, the 2019 Patrina offers lots of smoky red and black fruits as well as violets, pepper, and graphite notes. It's forward, charming, textured, and balanced, with plenty of classic Alban character. I'd be happy to drink it.