2020 Alban Vineyards 'Reva' Estate Syrah

Unabashedly powerful yet visceral and alluring, John Alban's Syrah is a benchmark expression of the sun-drenched intensity of the maritime Edna Valley in San Luis Obispo. Smoky, spicy swirls of raspberry preserve, leather and sweet tobacco meld into a palate that's profoundly ripe yet lively and fresh, struck by layers of dusty graphite, ore and iodine. Breathtaking in youth but certain to develop further complexity.

The Alban 2020 Syrah Reva is blockbuster stuff, offering a massive amount of black fruit, black olive, violets, and meaty goodness. It's full-bodied, has a broad, layered mouthfeel, ripe, building, substantial tannins, and a great finish. Despite its overall size and richness, it stays beautifully balanced and light on its feet.