2004-2005 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah Vertical
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2004-2005 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah Vertical
Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2004 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah (95RP, 94WS, 92VN) and 1-bottle of 2005 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah (96RP, 94VN, 94WS). Of the 2005 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah, Wine Advocate writes: "The intense, inky/ruby/purple-tinged 2005 Syrah Reva Vineyard boasts gorgeous notes of graphite, smoke, roasted meat, herbs, and oodles of blackberries and creme de cassis. This full-bodied, fabulously rich Syrah is a superb success for the vintage. (RP)" (08/2007)
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Auction Item Details
2004 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
96 points, Robert Parker: "A superb offering from the Reva Vineyard, the 2004 Syrah boasts a blue/black/purple color in addition to gorgeous aromas of blackberry liqueur, creosote, graphite, and a hint of smoky oak. It is an intense, dense, stunning effort with huge tannin as well as a full-bodied, long finish." (08/2006)
Professional Reviews
95
Wine Advocate
“The 2004 Syrah Reva is classic in style, with its iodine, olive and salty, marine-like character front and center. Coming from the gravelly, sandy clay loam soils on the estate, it shows more textbook Syrah character with air (very northern Rhone-like) and has first rate complexity, gorgeous dark fruit and brilliant overall purity. Showing almost no evolution, with full-bodied richness, fine tannin and a balanced, fresh and lengthy profile, it will continue to drink beautifully for another decade or more. (JD)” (04/2014)
94
Wine Spectator
“Dark, intense and concentrated, with beefy, peppery wild berry and herbal scents joined by hints of tar and tobacco. Focused and deftly balanced. Tannic yet smooth-textured, ending with dashes of espresso and cedar. *Highly Recommended, Top 100 Wines of 2006* (JL)” (12/2006)
92
Vinous
“Saturated ruby. Deep aromas of blackberry, violet, bacon fat, smoked meat and mocha. Then super sweet, chewy and lush, with explosive dark berry flavors complicated by game, charred oak, mocha and a saline nuance. Finishes with big, broad, dusty tannins and superb length. I actually thought this lacked a bit of verve on the nose, but there's plenty of acidity and grip on the back. (ST)” (09/2006)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
2005 Alban "Reva" Edna Valley Syrah
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Praise from Jeb Dunnuck: "If I had to come up with a list of the greatest wine estate in the world, Alban Vineyards would certainly be in there. Readers need to understand that this estate is an anomaly, lying at the very end of the Edna Valley, and the only estate in 50+ miles making wines of this quality. Vintages here marginally track the larger central coast theme, yet not always. These are singular wines." (8/2017)
Professional Reviews
96
Wine Advocate
“The intense, inky/ruby/purple-tinged 2005 Syrah Reva Vineyard boasts gorgeous notes of graphite, smoke, roasted meat, herbs, and oodles of blackberries and creme de cassis. This full-bodied, fabulously rich Syrah is a superb success for the vintage. (RP)” (08/2007)
94
Vinous
“Glass-staining purple. Explosively perfumed bouquet of spicy red and dark berries, olive, tobacco, iodine and charred meat; I could smell this for hours. Spicy blackberry, cassis and bitter cherries are complicated by violet pastille and suave vanilla and cinnamon. Gains weight but retains clarity on the long, juicy finish. The tannins make a late appearance but are quickly buried under the sheer volume of fruit. (JR)” (11/2007)
94
Wine Spectator
“Rich and beefy, with plush smoke, blueberry, blackberry and spicy, leathery scents. Fans out and gains depth and complexity, picking up exotic spice notes. *Top 100 Wines of 2007* (JL)” (11/2007)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased directly from the winery and stored in a temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
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