Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah other_regions black fruits and smoked herbs

black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full-bodied

Blanchots Dessous and En Journoblot)

Round and rich

Rather than the attractively soft edges and transparency of this year's Hohecker Riesling

yet the balance is impeccable

Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah other_regions black fruits and smoked herbsAn absolutely stunning, massive wine, the 2003 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva is completely opaque purple in color and delivers unbelievably intense, rich aromatics of blackberry liqueur, smoked meat, asphalt, and spice cake on the nose. Full bodied and powerful on the palate, with glass coating fruit and texture, but also brilliant balance, plenty of freshness, and a very long, decadent finish, this phenomenal wine has yet to hit full maturity, and given