Alban Vineyards, Patrina Alban Estate Syrah other_regions_australia Popped and poured

Popped and poured

The 2020 Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth is spicy and expressive

we can safely give these wines a 10-year drinking window at a bare minimum

spice and candied orange peel

There is good punch and focused power to the more robust flavors that also display enough wood to mention on the otherwise balanced and moderately austere finale

Alban Vineyards, Patrina Alban Estate Syrah other_regions_australia Popped and pouredMoving to the reds, the 2019 Patrina offers lots of smoky red and black fruits as well as violets, pepper, and graphite notes. It's forward, charming, textured, and balanced, with plenty of classic Alban character. I'd be happy to drink it.