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Geyser Peak Winery

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707-857-9400 22281 Chianti Rd
Geyserville, CA 95441
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Founded in 1880, Geyser Peak Winery is one of California’s oldest and most award-winning wineries. Founded by Augustus Quitzow, the winery was built in 1882 in Geyserville, making it one of the pioneering California wineries of the time. Geyser Peak Winery consists of 5 vineyards, one of which is located in the Russian River Valley AVA, while the others are in Alexander Valley.

Since most of the grapes come from Alexander Valley, the growing regions have long ripening seasons. Alexander Valley is a great region for growing Cabernet Sauvignon vines, but Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc are also successfully grown. Ondine Chattan and Jaeson Mackura, winemakers for Geyser Peak Winery, are also behind the screw cap movement that is very controversial among wineries and consumers alike. All of their white wines are bottled using screw caps, or “Stelvin closures” as they are often called (Stelvin is actually a brand of screw caps, like Ziplock is a brand synonymous Read more »

Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc California (2006)

Winery: Geyser Peak Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Type: Table Wines
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Evil Homer

Hints of citrus and grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing and tasty on the palate with hints of grapefruit and gooseberry...nice acidity. Well balanced wine.

Geyser Peak Port Blend California Barrel Aged Tawny Port (NV)

Winery: Geyser Peak Winery
Region: USA » California » Riverside County » Temecula Valley
Varietal: Zinfandel , Syrah
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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Matthew Hugh Walker

A nice 10 year Tawny with a quality level not often seen in California Port. Vanilla honeyed nose followed by a toffee nut flavor and just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of baking spice in the background. Sip this slightly chilled or pour ...

Geyser Peak Red Bordeaux Blend Alexander Valley Reserve Alexandre Meritage (2005)

Winery: Geyser Peak Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Type: Table Wines
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rmcunningham

Had this out for a steak dinner and it was an excellent wine, went well with steak. Would consider buying as well.

Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc California (2012)

Winery: Geyser Peak Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Type: Table Wines
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Welkja

This is a good all around Sauvignon Blanc showing the characteristics of the variety with good taste and a good price. Fruits present in the taste are citrus, passion fruit, and melon flavors.Grassy and mineral flavors appear after the fruit and into t...

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  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

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