Anyhow, it was a bit rustic though integrated a bit better with time in glass. Black cherry plum, with time got more pleasing cherry vanilla--presumably the merlot dominance coming out and no doubt there is some oak aging in there. this wine needs time for tannin and acid to integrate with the fruit. This one did not have smooth tannins. It will never be profound and complex but will be more pleasant with another year in bottle. I'd say drink 2010-16 and give it 88 points. If it were available in the US for under $15 I'd say it's worth it; otherwise I'd go for an Aussie Cab Merlot blend==i'd get much more pleasure from a Mollydooker or DeLisio in this price range.
Now if you look below at Parker's rave review the only thing I can think is that poor storage is the culprit, as always raising the acid levels beyond the fruit and foreshortening its aging potential and current drinkability. On the other hand, Wine Spectator is closer to my own rating.
Parker 93 points:
The 2004 Geremia is equally commanding in its stature and potential. This blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon spent 18 months in Allier oak barrels. It reveals awesome richness and depth with a level of juiciness and mid-palate generosity that the San Marcellino doesn’t quite have. The wine remains extremely fresh and primary in its expression of dark macerated cherries, minerals, spices and sweet toasted oak. Despite its lushness, the wine also possesses considerable structure that begs for extended bottle aging, yet readers who are fortunate enough to own this wine will have a hard time being patient. This is a thrill to taste. Even better, it offers phenomenal quality for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2024
Wine Spectator 88 points
Stylish aromas of mineral and blackberry follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. A little simple, but clean and well-crafted. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2008.
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