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

along with mineral and vanilla nuances that gain strength as the wine opens up

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

juicy blueberry and raspberry fruit

as is the case with the vintages of the 1990s

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.