A long winter delayed the start of the growing season. Having escaped late spring rains, the vines set a large crop - more than an unusually cold summer could ripen. Severe thinning became essential.
Harvest began September 21, and ended October 3 - a day before the first rain.
Twenty-four parcels were fermented, and kept separate. In late spring, during rigorous blind tastings, we chose twelve parcels to make up the 2011.
Quantities are limited, but this is a superb Geyserville, showing intense fruit, and strong vineyard character. Enjoyable now, it will continue to develop over the next ten or twelve years.
Decanter
(DCT) :
96
Points (2020)
Wines & Spirits
(W&S) :
95
Points (2020)
Wine Spectator
(WS) :
92
Points (2020)
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
(VN) :
91
Points (2020)
James Suckling
(JS) :
94
Points (2019)
Robert Parker
(RP) :
96
Points (2018)
Jeb Dunnuck
(JD) :
95
Points (2018)
Connoisseurs' Guide
(CG) :
91
Points (2018)
Jancis Robinson
(JR) :
17.5
Points (2017)
Wine Enthusiast
(WE) :
92
Points (2011)