2004 Reserve Alexandre Meritage, Alexander Valley
Smooth, rich and silky, this handcrafted wine finds its center around a deep core of blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry fruit. Spice, cedar and earth notes add complexity, but it’s the generous fruit and supple texture that anchor the mid-palate. Aiming for elegance over brawn, this voluptuous wine finishes with ripe tannins and a luxurious aftertaste that keeps on going. Overall, the 2004 Reserve Alexandre is a quintessential example of Alexander Valley terroir and of the region’s supreme uitability for nurturing Bordeaux varieties.
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Wine Type: | Red Wine |
| Appellation: | Alexander Valley |
| Acid: | Acid 5.90 |
| PH: | pH 3.64 |
| Aging: | 18 months |
| Bottling Date: | Bottling Date: 08/06 |
| Alcohol %: | Alcohol 14.5% |
First produced in 1983, Geyer Peak Reserve Alexandre is a traditional blend of five classic Bordeaux red grape varietals. Each year, winemaker Mick Schroeter relies on traditional, small-lot fermentation, rigorous selection and extensive trial blending to achieve a consistently stylish, elegantly balanced wine. The twenty-two mile Alexander valley region flanks the Russian River in Sonoma County and is known for its multiple terroirs. First planted to wine grapes by namesake pioneer Cyrus Alexander in 1846, the valley is one of the state’s oldest and most distinguished growing regions. For Bordeaux varietals, I look to prime vineyards from Alexander Valley’s northern and central reaches, where warmer days help develop rich fruit flavors in the grapes. Small lots of grapes were vinified separately and matured in French oak barrels for three months. After lengthy evaluation and trail blending, the final blend was assembled and matured as a single wine for fifteen months. – Mick Schroeter
100% French Oak (40% new), Cases Produced: 1950
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