Starting in 1985, John Alban planted grapes for other people until he bought an estate in 1989.[1] 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.[2][3][4]On beginning to grow Viognier, Alban stated "I almost single-handedly doubled the world{s acreage," referring to a time when its cultivation was reduced to 50 acres (20 ha) in two areas of the Rhône Valley, Condrieu and Château-Grillet.[5] Alban{s work, along with that of Josh Jensen of Calera Wine Company in San Benito County, helped to significantly expand plantings of Viognier in
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