Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah Vintage:2003 4% Petit Verdot

4% Petit Verdot

leathery nose

great concentration

The palate balances deeply concentrated flavors with shimmery acidity and a luxuriously satiny texture

Alban Vineyards, Reva Alban Estate Syrah Vintage:2003 4% Petit VerdotAn 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