Alban 2021 Patrina Syrah

Brand new Syrah release from John Alban - limited. 97 Points Robert Parker:  "Still in barrel, the Alban Syrah Patrina is youthfully lush and hedonistic, the nose loaded with wild berry jam scents and touches of iron, aniseed and orange peel. The stunning palate balances concentration and detail and is supported by powdery tannins and exuberant freshness, offering notable purity and length at this stage. "There was big-time sorting this vintage and a lot of selection before we even picked," John Alban says. The 2020 Patrina is fairly representative of the final wine, having been assembled and racked once. It is due to be bottled in January of 2023 and released in the spring."94 Points Wine Spectator: "Plump and polished, with sleekly layered black raspberry flavors that are accented by dark chocolate, savory meat and cracked pepper tones that sail on the long and savory finish. Drink now through 2033." Brix26 Inside Scoop:  Intermittently, Alban Vineyards produced a 'Central Coast Syra