1997 Geyser Peak Reserve

[VouvrayHead]

Aledxander Valley.
Normally $35, got two on sale for $17 each.

Nice wine! Beautiful nose of raspberry liquer, wet earth, and cedar. On the palate there's a good amount of ripe Blackberry and blueberry fruit that's full but elegant. Nothing overdone. The Blackberry leads to cloves, cedar, chocolate, and gravel. Really good in the mouth! The finish is long , but a wee bit disjointed and chalky. The tannins are pleasant, but there's enough that I'm going to give the other bottle a few more years and see if the finish doesn't blend better.
Still, a steal for $17 and not at all bad for $35.
And who woulda thought I could find 97's on the shelf?


[This message has been edited by VouvrayHead (edited 08-03-2006).]