The 2023 Geyserville is a blend of 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante Bouschet that matured for 16 months in 15% new air-dried American oak. It has youthfully dense aromas of blackcurrant, tar, violet, mint, turned earth and squid ink. The full-bodied palate is powerfully styled with highly concentrated, mineral-driven flavors. It’s framed by muscular, grippy tannins and juicy acidity and has a long, latent finish. It should be long lived in the cellar. Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
A blend of 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante Bouschet, the 2023 Geyserville is dark and brooding. Virile and intense, this is a monster wine that's only at the very beginning of its evolution. So impressively articulated, the 2023 somberly marches from the glass with dark shadings of tobacco, inky black fruit, cracked pepper, sage, turned earth and pine, building powerful minerality with aeration. The 2023 will need several years to come around. It's a sleeping giant today. Billy Norris, Vinous
Region: Alexander Valley, Central Valley, California, USA
Grape Varietal: 70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 93+ Points, Vinous 95+ Points
Suggested Drink Window: 2025 - 2035