Three from Geyser Peak

[Bucko]

Shoot, I'll take their low-end version over the high-dollar versions:

2003 Geyser Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California, $18. There is a lot going on here for the price class. The wine weighs in as a middleweight, with balance throughout. Blackberries, black cherries, mint and coffee underscore the wine; 86/88.

2002 Geyser Peak Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Alexander Valley, California, $46, 4,470 cases. The nose is a mix of berries, cherries, chocolate, herbs, and vanilla spice. The wine is tart, with modest flavors that mirror the nose and then linger on the finish; 85/84.

2002 Geyser Peak Winery, Meritage, Reserve Alexandre, Alexander Valley, California, $49, 2,450 cases. Deep ruby in color and radiating aromas of black cherries, currants, and herbs, the wine is well rounded but quite tart. Flavors echo the nose; 86/85.

[Kcwhippet]

Isn't it amazing that you don't have to spend a ton to get a really wonderful wine! Keep on posting, Bucko. Maybe even move the stuff from the "other" board to here.

[winoweenie]

Haven't gotten around to the 02s' yet but found both of the 01s' of the Reserve bottlings to be killers, IMHO, and put a box of both in the cellar. WW

[winoweenie]

Had the 01 Reserve Meritage and Cabernet yesterday and both of these hummers have developed like mad during the last year. Could it be them muscles could be the result of steroid use? Had a friend over so no definative notes, just a definate impression of a solid 90+ pair of bottles. WW