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- wondersofwine - 05-17-2002
Went to a free tasting yesterday of Geyser Peak wines. Mick Schroeter, the winemaker from Australia was there. I stayed with the red wines. The cabernet sauvignon (1998) was drinking nicely now. Winemaker says it will age for 3-4 years. Better vintages will age for 10 years or more. I liked the reserve shiraz (1999?) considerably better than the regular shiraz until I heard the price. Over $50 a bottle at this Nantucket wine shop. Might be available for less elsewhere as Nantucket prices do run high. If you can get it at a bargain price, go for it. (Hmm, maybe I should have posted under Rhone wines because of the grape type.)
- Bucko - 05-17-2002
Don't forget Daryl Groom!
- wondersofwine - 05-22-2002
There's a Geyser Peak ad running with Mick and Daryl balancing on top of wine barrels. Mick said they were trying to knock each other off.
[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 05-22-2002).]
- vinman - 05-22-2002
The vinkski likes a lot of Groom's wines. Mostly the very decent '98 Alexander Valley Petite Verdot, '98 Alexander Valley Cabernet Franc, and the very simple off-dry current Riesling. Just nice! How about the seconds, a really a neat Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc that rivals the first!
- Drew - 05-23-2002
I too enjoyed the Alexander Valley Cab previously tasted and reported on.
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- winoweenie - 05-23-2002
Always in the top 10 P/Q list of ole'weener. WW