Shiraz made in California by an Australian winemaker

[wondersofwine]

Went to a free tasting yesterday of Geyser Peak wines. Mick Schroeter, the winemaker from Australia was there. I stayed with the red wines. The cabernet sauvignon (1998) was drinking nicely now. Winemaker says it will age for 3-4 years. Better vintages will age for 10 years or more. I liked the reserve shiraz (1999?) considerably better than the regular shiraz until I heard the price. Over $50 a bottle at this Nantucket wine shop. Might be available for less elsewhere as Nantucket prices do run high. If you can get it at a bargain price, go for it. (Hmm, maybe I should have posted under Rhone wines because of the grape type.)

[Bucko]

Don't forget Daryl Groom!

[wondersofwine]

There's a Geyser Peak ad running with Mick and Daryl balancing on top of wine barrels. Mick said they were trying to knock each other off.

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[vinman]

The vinkski likes a lot of Groom's wines. Mostly the very decent '98 Alexander Valley Petite Verdot, '98 Alexander Valley Cabernet Franc, and the very simple off-dry current Riesling. Just nice! How about the seconds, a really a neat Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc that rivals the first!

[Drew]

I too enjoyed the Alexander Valley Cab previously tasted and reported on.

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Drew

[winoweenie]

Always in the top 10 P/Q list of ole'weener. WW