94 - Jeb Dunnuck
The current release, the 2022 Patrina is all estate Syrah brought up 26 months in 50% new oak. This deep purple-hued beauty offers a Cornas-like style in its ripe black fruits, flowers, violets, and gamey goodness. It shows the upfront, ripe, sexy style of the vintage while holding onto good acidity, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Readers looking for a clear taste of the Alban style at a lower price point will absolutely love this. Drink 2025-2032.
