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Alban Vineyards is a California winery founded by John Alban, who pioneered the use of Rhone varieties in the region. Learn about his vision, his wines, and how to join his mailing list.
History. Starting in 1985, John Alban planted grapes for other people until he bought an estate in 1989. [1] With a focus on creating wines made from Rhône Valley varietals, Alban came to be a pioneer of the Rhone Rangers movement, and is considered one of the most influential American Rhone producers. [2] [3] [4]
- 1989
- Edna Valley, USA
- John Alban, winemaker
- Edna Valley AVA
Oct 25, 2017 · John Alban and his Edna Valley Syrah brought Central Coast style to the Wine Experience. (Deepix Studio) By. Hilary Sims. Oct 25, 2017. “Unabashedly Californian” is one way Tim Fish has described John Alban’s Syrah Edna Valley Reva Alban Estate. The story of Alban’s rise as a pioneer of the Rhône Ranger movement could be characterized ...
As more people have discovered the world beyond chocolate and vanilla, there has been an explosion in plantings of these varieties. Alban Vineyards has provided a large portion of the cuttings needed to see California's Viognier acreage go from 0 to over 2000, and Syrah has jumped from a few hundred acres to more than 17,000.
Learn how John Alban envisioned and planted Viognier in California, inspired by a Condrieu wine he tasted in 1985. Watch his interview with Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, and explore his legacy and vision for San Luis Obispo County.
Feb 12, 2013 · Food. What I’m Drinking Now: John Alban. By S. Irene Virbila. Feb. 12, 2013 12 AM PT. John Alban, one of the Central Coast’s original Rhone Rangers -- and one of the most influential --...
wines of John Alban, Edna Valley, California. Alban Vineyards, 8575 Orcutt Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 USA. Phone: +1 805 546 0305 Fax: +1 805 546 98790. John Alban is at the vanguard of the Rhône revolution that has been sweeping through California’s diverse Central Coast region.
