Geyser Peak Russian River Chardonnay 2004
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The wine is pale straw in color with attractive green hues. Classic Russian River green apple, pear and citrus blossom characters accented by subtle smoky vanillin oak are the hallmarks of the nose. The palate is the perfect marriage of fruit and oak with balancing natural acidity and a long flavorsome finish. The wine also has a wonderfully creamy texture, which has been enhanced by not only lees stirring, but the dominant use of water-bent American oak barrels.
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Founded in 1880 as California’s 29th bonded winery, Geyser Peak Winery has more than 135 years of winemaking history in Sonoma County. Originally located perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, its namesake, 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 pro?les that make this region so exceptionally well suited to wine grape cultivation.
At the forefront of production since its earliest days, Geyser Peak wines are sourced from prime vineyards that capture the essence of Sonoma. Today, located in Dry Creek Valley, Geyser Peak’s winemakers are carrying the winery’s rich history forward and staking an exciting claim on the future. 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 ease, elevation and approachability, and taking us from casual days to connoisseur nights.