2002 Garretson Georgia Cuvee Red

[dananne]

A Central Coast wine, and a blend of Syrah and Viogner, though neither the label nor the website gives any details as to %. My first taste of a Garretson wine, and it won't be my last.

Opaque color, which I'd call deep purple (Anne made a "Smoke on the Water" reference), if not virtually black. Big nose of spices and berries. Huge in the mouth, with the berry fruit wrapped in spices, prickly bramble elements, and a touch of dark chocolate on the finish, which is very long. Still fortified with tannins, which should carry this thing several years. Alc. 15.4%. Paid $17 locally. Only 200 cases produced, so it'd be hard to find. I'm going back for perhaps a half case to sit on the next 3-6 years. Big wine for the money.

FWIW, it's called that because Mat is from GA -- it's a tribute to his family and friends still here.

Makes me want to seek out some of his other bottlings. Anyone else have any experience with his wines?

[Drew]

Heard some good things about Garretson wines but haven't seen any in my area.

Drew