Alban Pandora 2002

  • 95 Robert
    Parker
  • 92 Wine
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Alban Pandora 2002 Front Label
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Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2002

Size
750ML

ABV
15.5%

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  • 95
    The 2002 Pandora (a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) boasts explosive notes of kirsch liqueur, a dense ruby/purple color, considerable elegance, wonderful sweetness as well as ripeness, and a superb 55-second finish. Arguably the finest Pandora produced by John Alban to date...
  • 92
    Dark, saturated color, with exotic aromas of crushed blackberry, black cherry and blueberry fruit that's intense and concentrated, with an underlying core of chewy, dusty tannins. Not for the faint of heart, this wine shows how good Grenache can be. Contains 15 percent Syrah.

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2012
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2011
  • 95 Robert
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2010
  • 93 Robert
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2009
  • 97 Robert
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2008
  • 91 Wine
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2006
  • 97 Robert
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2001
  • 93 Robert
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  • 92 Wine
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2000
  • 91 Robert
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1999
  • 91 Robert
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1998
  • 90 Robert
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Alban, California
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Alban Vineyards is the first America winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhone varieties. Conceived at a time when there were virtually only two "flavors" of wine produced in the U.S., they set out to introduce wine grapes that would offer oenephiles a new world of possibilities. Pioneering Roussanne, Grenache Noir and Viognier to go along with meticulously selected clones of Syrah, Alban Vineyards has guided consumers and producers to the enormous potential of Rhone varietals in California.

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With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.

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The largest and perhaps most varied of California’s wine-growing regions, the Central Coast produces a good majority of the state's wine. This vast California wine district stretches from San Francisco all the way to Santa Barbara along the coast, and reaches inland nearly all the way to the Central Valley.

Encompassing an extremely diverse array of climates, soil types and wine styles, it contains many smaller sub-AVAs, including San Francisco Bay, Monterey, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Paso Robles, Edna Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley.

While the Central Coast California wine region could probably support almost any major grape varietiy, it is famous for a few Central Coast reds and whites. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are among the major ones. The Central Coast is home to many of the state's small, artisanal wineries crafting unique, high-quality wines, as well as larger producers also making exceptional wines.

LSB120782_2002 Item# 120782

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