TN: Week's wines- Gayan, Ridge, Brun, Smith, 3 Croix, etc

Oops, obviously that's Domaine Saint Gayan.

Dale, I'm surprised at your evaluation of the Geyserville. We've pretty much run through what we had bought when first available (about a case or so) and are looking to pickup some additional bottles but not for longer-term (we'll drink within a year). I didn't find the 2002 to be as massive as the 2001 or even the 2000. To me, 2002 was much softer initally, with a hefty amount of berryiness but not over the top. Certainly didn't find it to be a tannin bomb. Now, if you were talking about the 2001 I'd be right there with you, as we've found 2001 to be exactly as you've described this one.... curious.

Cheers, Gary

Hve you tried any of Brun's negociant bottlings, Dale? I understand that he's making a Fleurie and Cotes de Brouilly now.

Baby killer! ;-)

Mark Lipton