This is Geyser Peak’s best Merlot in quite a while, a wine of real elegance and charm despite the everyday price. The cherry, red currant and oak flavors are plump, with a pleasant earthiness, and the mouthfeel is gentle in tannins. Decant for an hour before pouring.——S.H.(4/1/2012)—— 89

A wonderful wine from Geyser Peak, at a fine price for so much sophistication. Shows dry, silky flavors of cherries, raspberries and cedar, with grounding notes of sweet herbs and spices. Tremendously useful at the table with beef, lamb, veal, pork and chicken dishes.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 88

Soft and herbal, with appealing flavors of red cherries, chocolate, sage and mint. Drink this dry, elegant wine now.——S.H.(4/1/2009)—— 87