As mentioned below My darlin G/D. and GGS

[winoweenie]

stopped by to give CB her B/D present so I opened a 2001 Geyser Peak Reserve Alexandre and a 01 Reserve Cabernet. The Alex is their Meritage comnsisting of 43% merlot, 34% cab, 18% malbec, 3% petite verdot, and 1% cab franc(why do they bother?). Nice blend but without a whale of a lot going for it. Maybe going thru a dumb stage but at this point just a nice bottle of wine that's nowhere near worth the 44 a clatter price tag. Same goes for the 01 Reserve Cazbernet. Not rating until the next opening. WW

[winoweenie]

After the success of the Cab Reserve decided to give the Meritage model another dance. Nothing has changed. This critter has 2 left feet. Nothing stumbling bad, just clumsy and no boogie in the step. IMHO cherry kool-aid has about the same body. 82/80 44 by the box.13.5% alc. WW

[Drew]

It was probably that 1% Cab Franc that brought it down.... [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb/tongue.gif[/img]

Drew

[winoweenie]

Never occurred to the dumb Indian kid from Shawnee, Ok. Youse prob-be-rite. WW

[winoweenie]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! This sucker has emerged from its' dumb stage and is now showing its' true colors. Floral, fruity nose that hits the palate running and leaves a solid 4 lapper finish. Take back alla' them verbal slings 'n arrows I hurled. Good Stuff! WW