Producers / Winery
Alban
Winery · Edna Valley 2007
As poured: 2 preserved listings across 2 venues, exactly as the lists printed them.
Sierra Mar
- August 7, 2026Alban‘Reva’ Estate Syrah, Edna Valley | 2017 300
Protégé
- October 31, 2021ALBAN, SYRAH, “REVA,” EDNA VALLEY 2007The original “Rhône Ranger,” John Alban is a pioneer of the Rhône revolution that swept through California’s Central Coast. His estate is located in the Edna Valley, near Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo County. Reva is pure Syrah grown in light, chalky soils. This combination results in a wine with inky color, concentrated flavors, and a unique iodine and oyster shell aromatic. Densely-packed blueberry and crème de cassis, with licorice, smoke and candied-violet nuances adding complexity. IDEAL DRINKING WINDOW: 2025-2035 FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fantastic with grilled or roasted pork, game, beef, or lamb, as well as most smoked meats. It is also very good with hearty Asian-inspired dishes. DECANT: 2-4 hours in advance STEMWARE: Large glasses such as Zalto Denk’Art Bordeaux or Riedel Sommeliers Hermitage Grand Cru IDEAL SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 65°F