The 2007 Grenache, of which there will be 250 six-packs, is right up there with the compelling Grenaches of Sine Qua Non. Stunning kirsch liqueur, floral notes, loamy soil, forest floor, and spice box are all present in the highly complex, rich, full-bodied, powerful Grenache. I am sure it's high in alcohol, although certainly none can be detected in the mouth, and the cascade of fruit and richness are remarkable. This is a stunner that should prove to be one of the finest Grenaches John Alban has made. It should also drink well for at least a decade.

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Dense, rich and meaty, this is full-throttle and rustic, with tiers of chewy blackberry, wild berry, loamy earth, ginger bread, underbrush, sage, cedar, tobacco and black licorice flavors. Ends with firm, chewy tannins

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