2020 Alban Vineyards Patrina Syrah syrah which has found a new

which has found a new home in this corner of Tuscany

this wine has distinguished itself as one of the very best in the world

this wine is distinctly Californian

Summer heat accelerated even more growth and ripening

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon has filled out beautifully since I tasted it a year ago

2020 Alban Vineyards Patrina Syrah syrah which has found a newStill in barrel, the 2020 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