Albini wines are consistently high quality as noted in the reviews and ratings received over many years....
Current Releases
"California Grapevine" : Spring 2011
2008 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley
$28
Russian River Valley
$28
Medium ruby; attractive, plummy, peppery, ripe backberry fruit aroma with notes of cedar and vanilla; full body; rich, jammy, very ripe berry fruit flavors with some residual sugar and a cremy mouthfeel; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Highly recommended. 125 cases
"California Grapevine" : Spring 2011
2008 Albini Family Vineyards, "Ponzo Vineyard"
Russian River Valley
$28
Russian River Valley
$28
Medium ruby; attractive, plummy, very ripe blackberry fruit aroma with notes of black pepper and vanilla; full body; rich, jammy, blackberry fruit flavors with a touch of residual sugar; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Enjoyable to drink now. Highly recommended. Only 75 cases; 100% Zinfandel; released January 2011.
2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL
2007 Albini Family Vineyards Russian River Valley Zinfandel
2007 Albini Family Vineyards Russian River Valley Merlot
2007 Albini Family Vineyards Russian River Valley Zinfandel
2007 Albini Family Vineyards Russian River Valley Merlot
"California Grapevine" : April-May 2010
2007 Albini Family Vineyards
Dry Farmed Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$28
Dry Farmed Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$28
Medium-dark purplish ruby; attractive, forward, intense, peppery, jammy, very ripe blackberry fruit aroma with a note of dill; full body; big, slightly viscous, concentrated, cedary, spicy, ripe blackberry fruit flavors with briary notes; medium-full to full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Developed with airing in the glass. Highly recommended. 14.7% alcohol; 100% Zinfandel; released October 2009.
"California Grapevine" : February-March 2010
2007 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Merlot
$28
Medium ruby; attractive, herbal, raspberry and cherry fruit aroma with a hint of cola; medium-full body; relatively soft, supple, slightly herbaceous, cedary, sweet cherry fruit flavors; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Easy to drink now. Highly recommended. 14.7% alcohol; 300 cases; 100% Merlot; released October 2009.
Previous Releases
"The Wine Buzz" : January-February 2007
2004 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$34
Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$34
Spicy black cherry, black raspberry and licorice aromas; robust, bold flavors with hints of candied cherries and mocha; great acidity and balance, with a big, dried dark berry finish. This is Zin! Highly recommended.
"Wine and Spirits; The Year's BEST Merlots" : June 2004
2001 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Merlot
$27 : 92 Points
Russian River Valley Merlot
$27 : 92 Points
Dark and fleshy with extract, this takes time to evolve in the glass. It grows more intriguing with the cool, foresty feel of the Russian River Valley to keep it fresh, a frame for the melting chocolate tannin and dark, five-spice scent. That freshness should prove an asset as the wine ages over the next five to eight years.
"California Grapevine" : January 2004
2001 Albini Family Vineyards
Dry Farmed Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$28 : 90 Points (First Place)
Dry Farmed Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$28 : 90 Points (First Place)
Medium-dark ruby color; attractive, intense, plumy, cassis, red currant and sweet raspberry fruit aroma with notes of dill and vanilla; full body; big, rich, concentrated, highly extracted, oaky, chocolatey, very ripe berry fruit flavors, full tannin; slightly drying finish; lingering aftertaste. Shows a lot of forward fruit. Very highly recommended. Only 56 cases produced. 100% Zinfandel; released October 2003.
"International Wine Cellar" : May-June 2003
2000 Albini Family Vineyards
Merlot
$27 : 88 Points
Merlot
$27 : 88 Points
Bright red-ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, bitter chocolate, lead pencil and smoky oak. Juicy, spicy and firm in the mouth, with nicely delineated flavors of raspberry, tobacco, game and spices. Expressive merlot with plenty of personality and firm, harmonious acidity.
"The Wine Advocate" : Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue 141
1999 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$30 : 90 Points
Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$30 : 90 Points
An outstanding effort, this dark ruby/purple-colored 1999 exhibits impeccable winemaking, a subtle touch of wood, and loads of concentrated black fruits intermixed with spice, pepper and underbrush. Full-bodied and chewy, it is best consumed over the next 3 - 4 years.
"The Wine Advocate" : Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue 141
1999 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Unfiltered Merlot
$26 : 89 Points
Russian River Valley Unfiltered Merlot
$26 : 89 Points
An intriguing blueberry/earthy-scented nose is followed by an opulent lovely, distinctive Merlot, with the coffee/mocha/java characteristics found in many of its peers. Albini's 1999 exhibits good density, medium body and low acidity. Drink this attractive effort over the next 6 - 7 years.
"The New York Times on the Web Wine" : May 2001
1998 Albini Family Vineyards
Russian River Valley Unfiltered Merlot
$26
Russian River Valley Unfiltered Merlot
$26
Silky and supple with power, too. A Merlot that has it all. Medium-bodied, complex, dry, balanced acidity, slight oak impression, soft tannins. Color: dark ruby. Aromas: blackberry, cassis, earthy, herbal, leather, molasses. Flavors: blackberry, blueberry, dried herbs, dusty, earthy, rose petal. This wine is balanced, concentrated, earthy, juicy, masculine, ripe and pretty rich.
