Wine Enthusiast:  Rated as Excellent, extremely well made and highly recommended.  "A beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon.  May be a little lighter in body than some, but trades richness for elegance and impeccable structure.  So pretty and polished, with satisfying blackberry, spice and cedar flavors".  May 2010

Winery:   "Known for luscious Cabernet Sauvignons, this wine is a classic example of Geyser Peak Winery’s intense, lively style. Forward fruit characters of black cherry and blackberry dominate the aromas, with underlying grace notes of dark chocolate and black pepper. In typical Geyser Peak style, the bright fruit is nicely supported by a restrained oak character. The palate is rich, round and lush, seamlessly pairing the cherry and berry fruit with a hint of spice and vanilla. The fine-grained tannins meld into a persistent, lingering finish."

Wired For Wine:  This "Editor's Choice" Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will delight you to no end as its intense and polished flavors build towards a memorably long, lingering finish.  The forward fruit and graceful tannins of this elegant Geyser Peak's Cabernet side require meaty pairings like lamb, beef and steak, while the other grapes allow for some slightly lighter fare such as pork or duck. Pour that first impeccably structured glass and start the meal with a traditional wedge of Iceberg lettuce, sprinkled with bacon and covered with blue cheese dressing.  The bacon will be the perfect showcase to the subtle oak in this delightful Cabernet blend.  We love this wine with short ribs braised with cauliflower, caperberries and Parmesan. On the quicker side, this Sonoma Cabernet is ideal with a grilled loin chop of lamb with spinach and ever-so-slightly spicy, stewed chick peas. The chick peas will match the tannins and the hints of spice and cedar in this Alexander Valley beautifully. If you have any room left, you will want to pay homage to the gentle essence of dark chocolate in this rich, round red. Fill your glasses once more and wallow in a platter of bittersweet chocolate truffles sprinkled with roasted pistachio chunks.  Holy Nirvana winelovers!

Size:  750ml
Varietal: 87% Cabernet, 6% Shiraz, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Alcohol:  13.5%
Ageing:   15 months in American oak, 20% new, 80% 1-3 year old
Region:  Alexander Valley, northern Sonoma County, California