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Starting in 1985, John Alban planted grapes for other people until he bought an estate in 1989. 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.
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.
Feb 12, 2013 · John Alban, one of the Central Coast’s original Rhone Rangers -- and one of the most influential -- makes wine exclusively from Rhone varietals at Alban Vineyards in Edna Valley, where he...
I am forever indebted to the core group of courageous and passionate wine buyers and sommeliers who championed Alban Vineyards in the early years. The people who were driven to hand-sell and promote wines that in and of themselves were of little economic significance to them.
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 that way too.
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.
In 1986, John started Alban Vineyards, the first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhône varieties. John Alban is the Founding Director of Hospice du Rhône, the world’s largest international celebration of Rhône varieties.
