Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Merlot Size:750 Fermentation:100% tank fermented

Fermentation:100% tank fermented

winemaker Austin Hope allows the wine to show uncanny complexity in its youth

"married" after they are aged

Dripping with rich flavors of dark cherry

One half remains in the bourbon barrels

Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Merlot Size:750 Fermentation:100% tank fermentedMerlot gained fame in France as the leading variety from the Right Bank in Bordeaux. In the US, it has vacillated over the years from darling to outcast and finally settled into its rightful spot as a respected contender in the fine wine category. When grown in the hamlet of Geyserville, the variety explodes with luscious, juicy dark blue and purple fruit flavors focusing primarily on plum. In a single word, Merlot could be defined as tasting