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Walking Tree Merlot by Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Sonoma County 2019 (750ml)
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Ample tannins bring a wonderful presence to the palate, offering good body and grip, balanced...
| Producer | Walking Tree Merlot by Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Sonoma County |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California |
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| Varietal | 94% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec, 0.5% Petite Verdot |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 29664 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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The Geyser Peak Walking Tree label honors the rich history of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. While exploring Bordeaux varieties for the flagship Walking Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, our winemaker was inspired to make a varietal Merlot given the exceptional quality of fruit.
Walking Tree Merlot by Geyser Peak
Alexander Valley Sonoma County 2019
Producer: Geyser Peak
Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Country: United States
Composition: 94% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec, 0.5% Petite Verdot
Alcohol: 14.3%
Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Alexander Valley Merlot shines with attractive garnet hues and a bouquet of dark fruit, mature plums and hints of nutty Italian Panforte. The rich palate follows suit with warm spices and crushed raspberries. Ample tannins bring a wonderful presence to the palate, offering good body and grip, balanced nicely with a silky finish.
Aromas of dark fruit and hints of nutty Italian Panforte. The rich palate follows suit with warm spices and crushed raspberries. Ample tannins bring a wonderful presence to the palate, offering good body and grip, balanced nicely with a silky finish.
Serving Hints
Versatile and food-friendly, this Merlot is an excellent pairing with roasted red meats, baked pasta dishes and hearty stews.
Vintage 2019
The 2019 vintage benefited from moderate weather and only saw a few heat spikes throughout the growing season. The majority of the season’s rainfall arrived shortly before budbreak, providing ideal conditions for the vines at a key time in their growth cycle. The wine was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels.
Benchland vineyards, where our Walking Tree is sourced, have long proven to be some of our favorites when it comes to growing top quality red wine grapes. The western bench of the Alexander Valley offers abundant sunshine and liberal shading, ensuring thorough ripening, and producing fruit with rich, jam flavors and soft, plush tannins. We prize these sites for their distinctive flavor profiles and accessible structure of the fruit.
Walking Tree Merlot by Geyser Peak Alexander Valley Sonoma County Description
Geyser Peak Winery
Founded in 1880 as California’s 29th bonded winery, Geyser Peak has been at the forefront of quality wine production since its earliest days.
Originally, located perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, it commanded a view of the thermal steam clouds that billowed from the mountain summit. Here, in this special place, geothermal activity created the diverse soil proles that make this region so exceptionally well suited to wine grape cultivation.
Specializing in aromatic whites and rich reds, wines are crafted in small lots and fermented separately, then blended together to achieve full expression, balance, and character. Each wine captures the essence of Sonoma and the appellation’s unique terroir, offering sophistication and approachability, and taking us from casual days to connoisseur nights.
