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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!
Honey Wine? Yes, Please
Tonight our foray led us into a local meadery to experience some of the best this craft has to offer.
If you’re unfamiliar with mead, essentially it’s produced by fermenting a mixture of honey and water. After fermentation, various flavor-enhancers can be added like fruits, spices, and even hops. The intended result is a unique and enjoyable tasting experience.
Novelty aside, craft meads are delicious! With their complex nose and flavor profiles - and alcohol content reaching up to 18% - you are sure to find a favorite and a crowd-pleaser.
Of the sampler, we loved the hopped mead - dry and aged with oak - that had the smoothness and richness of a delicious craft beer. Our other favorite was the “Apple Pie”, a spiced sweet cider mead that we liken to apple pie in a glass. On the nose we got cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple spice. On the palate we savored a smooth, sweet complexity of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg…and apple pie. Delightful!
While we’re busy drafting our Christmas list, tell us, have you tried mead? Which was your favorite?
