2021 | Alban Vineyards Grenache | Central Coast | USA

A cult Central Coast Grenache from the man who brought Rhône varieties to California — 97 points.

John Alban planted one of the first California estates dedicated entirely to Rhône varieties, and Alban Vineyards remains the reference point. The 2021 Grenache is 95% Grenache with 5% Syrah: big, exotic and full-bodied, with a terrific mid-palate and the powerful, opulent-yet-classic focus of the vintage. Jeb Dunnuck gave it 97 points.

An Alban Grenache is the benchmark California Rhône red. Rhône-variety pioneer, Central Coast, 95% Grenache → juicy, opulent, powerful, 97 points → you're drinking cult California Rhône.

• 95% Grenache · 5% Syrah
• Central Coast — California, USA
• Alban Vineyards — California Rhône pioneer
• 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck

Blackberries and blueberries over pepper, lavender and violet with a big, exotic, full-bodied mouthfeel and a terrific mid-palate. Translation: a juicy, upfront Grenache — dark berry fruit with peppery, floral lift over a powerful, opulent frame. Full-bodied and exotic, but with real classic focus.

A cult Central Coast Grenache. Exactly the bottle for grilled meats, lamb, or hearty stews.