Dare to Drink
That was our attempt at a clever play on words. Instead of "Dare to Dream" we went with "Dare to Drink." But it just sounds like we're pressuring you to imbibe. Which we would never do, obviously. That would be irresponsible. We might be pressuring you to buy, however, and we're cool with that. All's fair in Woot-Offs and war, we always say. Or for the first time. And last. Sorry.
Features
Red and black fruits mingle in this wine making it a berry compote of a Merlot. Blackberry and raspberry flavors dominate and pair beautifully with notes of plum jam. Earthy accents of sage and roasted coffee beans add interest and complexity to the abundant fruit. The heavy duty tannins create a framework worthy of a hearty steak but have been tamed to a silky texture through aging in small French oak barrels.
Concentrated blueberry fruit comprises the foundation of this wine and mingles with crushed bramble berry fruit on both the nose and palate. This rich Merlot has a velvety texture, medium-bodied tannins and a weighty mouthfeel. Aging in French oak tames the more aggressive tannins and adds sweet creamy notes reminiscent of crème brulee and panna cotta. A subtle back note of sage serves to ground the opulent fruit and brings focus to the finish. The hearty structure of this wine will be further tamed with a few years of cellaring.
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $56.00
Average Shipping: $19.00
Woot Shipping: (-$7.00)
Total MSRP: $68.00
The J & J Fay Merlot was cold-soaked for three days prior to a seven-day fermentation. At dryness the wine was drained directly off skins into French Oak to immediately begin the aging process. Completion of malolactic fermentation in oak produced a lovely texture on the palate and integrated the earth and herb flavors into the fruit at an early stage. 20 months of barrel age have softened the wine and make it delightfully drinkable upon release.
- Appellation: Alexander Valley, J & J Fay Ranch
- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Storage/Type: 100% French Oak (30% New)
- Maturation Time: 18 Months
- Production: 213 9L Cases
- Bottling Date: August 2011
- Release Date: November 2011
- Alcohol: 14.1%
- pH: 3.47
- T.A: 6.4
- R.S.: Dry
This Block Collection Merlot was cold-soaked for three days to optimize the bright fruit aromatics and color followed by an eight-day fermentation. At dryness the wine was drained directly off skins into French Oak to begin the aging process. Completion of malolactic fermentation in oak produced a rounded palate and integrated the earth and herb flavors into the fruit at an early stage. Twenty months of barrel age have softened the wine and added another layer of structure and definition.
- Appellation: Alexander Valley
- Grape Variety: Merlot
- Storage/Type: 100% French Oak (25% new)
- Maturation Time: 20 months
- Cases Produced: 125
- Bottling: August 2012
- Release Date: November 2012
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- pH: 3.48
- T.A: 6.3g/L
- R.S.: Dry
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $56.00
Average Shipping: $19.00
Woot Shipping: (-$7.00)
Total MSRP: $68.00
The J & J Fay Merlot was cold-soaked for three days prior to a seven-day fermentation. At dryness the wine was drained directly off skins into French Oak to immediately begin the aging process. Completion of malolactic fermentation in oak produced a lovely texture on the palate and integrated the earth and herb flavors into the fruit at an early stage. 20 months of barrel age have softened the wine and make it delightfully drinkable upon release.
- Appellation: Alexander Valley, J & J Fay Ranch
- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Storage/Type: 100% French Oak (30% New)
- Maturation Time: 18 Months
- Production: 213 9L Cases
- Bottling Date: August 2011
- Release Date: November 2011
- Alcohol: 14.1%
- pH: 3.47
- T.A: 6.4
- R.S.: Dry
This Block Collection Merlot was cold-soaked for three days to optimize the bright fruit aromatics and color followed by an eight-day fermentation. At dryness the wine was drained directly off skins into French Oak to begin the aging process. Completion of malolactic fermentation in oak produced a rounded palate and integrated the earth and herb flavors into the fruit at an early stage. Twenty months of barrel age have softened the wine and added another layer of structure and definition.
- Appellation: Alexander Valley
- Grape Variety: Merlot
- Storage/Type: 100% French Oak (25% new)
- Maturation Time: 20 months
- Cases Produced: 125
- Bottling: August 2012
- Release Date: November 2012
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- pH: 3.48
- T.A: 6.3g/L
- R.S.: Dry
Vendor Details
Geyser Peak Winery
- Owners:
- Accolade Wines
- Founded:
- 1880
- Location:
- Geyersville, CA
One of California’s oldest and most award-winning wineries, Geyser Peak was founded in 1880, a pioneer of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, this beautiful setting overlooks Geyserville, the Russian River and the northern end of Alexander Valley.
A long heritage of winemaking with a relatively recent resurgence, Geyser Peak Winery's roots in Sonoma County winemaking run deep. Founded by Augustus Quitzow, one of Sonoma County's pioneer winemakers, the original winery was built in Geyserville in 1882. Perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, the winery claimed a view of the clouds of thermal steam that billowed from the mountain's summit.
Today, Geyser Peak is one of the most award-winning wineries in Sonoma County. It consistently garners some of the most prestigious awards in winemaking, including Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year honors. Its outstanding team of winemakers and viticulturalists are noted for fruit-forward, food-friendly wines from prime vineyard sources in the Alexander Valley.
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