2001 Geyser Peak Reserve

[winoweenie]

This 'haint no wimpy cheery-soda drink! Dark ruby with no hint of a rim. Nose of black fruits, spices(clove?), and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth the immediate impression is density...... cassis, blackberries, spice (the clove is joined by cinnamon) and a choco-vanilla marriage. Solid center and this hummer has a 4&3/4ths lapper finish. (Could have actually been a 5-lapper but my old leather-tongue hasn't recovered from putting the state of Tequila on 3 shifts). Beautifully balanced and with the underpinnings to improve for another 5-8. Kick-Patootie Cab. 94/92. 44 by the box. 13.5% alc. WW

[wondersofwine]

Glad to hear that Geyser Peak did well in that vintage. I've met one of the winemakers and feel that most of their wines are carefully produced and fairly priced.

[brappy]

Who couldn't love what your note describes? Hope this is still around somewhere. Have you tasted the '02 as well?

[winoweenie]

No but did taste the 03 yesterday at the end of lunch and it doesn't have nearly the energy nor weight of the 01. WW

[brappy]

I hear ya.....

[VouvrayHead]

The regular bottling of the Geyser Peak '03 Cab is a pleasant thing at $14 or so... Not exciting, but good fruit with a bit of sweet oak.

I haven't had the '03 reserve, but maybe the regular is a better value for that vintage?

[winoweenie]

My "coming off sabbatical" bottle. Nose has really expanded and makes this dude really sing. The spices are joined by a boquet of flowers aand a saddle leather note. Still comes outta the glass swinging and still has a few lingering tannins. A real treat! No change in scoring tho. WW

[winoweenie]

What I said back then!!!! Is close to TTOIG so jffn' them suckers be in your lil' hot hands ENJOY! ww