Geyser Peak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Review

During our trip to the supermarket last week to pick up a bottle of pinot grigio for dinner, we discovered our grocer was hosting a wine tasting for a tiny fee. Being the explorers we are, we accepted their offer and paused to taste wine, nibble on their chef’s selection of Thankgiving-inspired eats, and listen to some live jazz!

We chose to taste this 2007 cabernet sauvignon by Geyser Peak. It retails for $18 with an ABV of 15.3%.

The nose was smooth and rich with black currant and cranberry. On the palate we savored tart berries and Dr Pepper underneath from the hints of cherry and malty caramel. Tannins and acidity were mellow overall. This would make a fabulous thanksgiving wine - a perfect complement to turkey and mashed potatoes with homemade cranberry sauce.

Aroma: Smooth; black currant, cranberry
Taste: Medium-bodied; cranberry, cherry, caramel, apple peel, pear
Aftertaste: Short and smooth with berries and pear

For the price tag we were expecting a more complex cab sauv, but if you find this marked down, grab a couple bottles for family dinner!