In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with the one and only John Alban of Alban Vineyards in the Edna Valley of California. John has been a champion of Rhône varieties through his entire winemaking career, and he was a pioneer in bringing Rhône vine material to the US in the 1980s. He is the founding director for Hospice du Rhône and has been made an honorary citizen of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie for his remarkable accomplishments.
Listen in to learn about John's wine journey, the Rhône Valley, and the success of Rhône grapes in California.
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John is the owner, winemaker, and head groundskeeper at Alban Vineyards, established in 1986. He has been a key leader in the American Rhône movement, introducing Roussanne and Grenache Noir to California. John is the founding director of Hospice du Rhône.
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