Tangy Wines in Geyserville

Tried out a new (to me) winery in "Downtown" Geyserville yesterday. Had stopped for a coffee drink and pastry after some grueling cycling, and Mercury Winery was next door.

These wines are for acid lovers-to me in a good way, as I love tangy, high acid wines. The highlight was probably the Alexander Valley Merlot, which had warm plum fruit but a very savory, yes tangy character. The Zinfandel was a mouthful of zingy berry fruit with a lovely tangy cranberry finish. They also have a kitchen sink blend in a liter jug. Classic food wine, to be honest. It made my mouth water!

Anyway, take my tasting notes with a grain of salt. These were tasted after hours of climbing and drinking sports beverages, so your mileage may vary.

http://www.mercurywine.com/

[Jenise]

Never heard of them, but it sounds good. The little town of Geyserville is quite a winey-foodie destination now. I regret that the last time we went thru, we were short on time and I wasn't feeling well, but I saw enough to know I want to return.

Never heard of them, but it sounds good. The little town of Geyserville is quite a winey-foodie destination now. I regret that the last time we went thru, we were short on time and I wasn't feeling well, but I saw enough to know I want to return.

Definitely a nice town. The coffee bar is above average (and has great baked goods-a godsend after a major cycling day), and the pizzeria gets great reviews.

I like the scruffiness of the town, as well.

And Catelli's house-made raviolis are superb.

Never heard of them, but it sounds good. The little town of Geyserville is quite a winey-foodie destination now. I regret that the last time we went thru, we were short on time and I wasn't feeling well, but I saw enough to know I want to return.

Definitely a nice town. The coffee bar is above average (and has great baked goods-a godsend after a major cycling day), and the pizzeria gets great reviews.
I like the scruffiness of the town, as well.

Yup, Brian...certainly gets great reviews from me. Pizzeria Diavola. Everything they do is terrific. I like their pizzas
better than PizzeriaRosso in SantaRosa. And they make their own salumi. And the wine list is pretty exceptional.
And I think those sculptures they have on the edge of town are pretty neat. Cetainly not a village as chi-chi as Healdsburg.
Tom