February 2014 | 95 points
“The 2011 Syrah Dusty Lane impresses for its length and persistence. Layers of black fruit, spices, violets and lavender – all typical of John Alban’s Syrah clones – find a wonderful counterpoint in some of the more intense nuances typical of this cool-climate site. Explosive and layered on the palate, the 2011 simply dazzles today. Readers who can find the 2011 should not hesitate; it is magnificent.”
–Antonio Galloni