opaque ruby violet, medium tears; blackberry, black raspberry, plum, violet, dried herbs; dark fruit, spice; medium body, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannin, 15% ABV; blend of 55% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah with about 40% stem inclusion, aged 22 months in French oak; probably Booker’s lightest blend; $75
opaque ruby violet, medium tears; blackberry, black raspberry, plum, violet, dried herbs; dark fruit, spice; medium body, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannin, 15% ABV; blend of 55% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah with about 40% stem inclusion, aged 22 months in French oak; probably Booker’s lightest blend; $75
Jun 17th, 2020
Saturated ruby. Deeply perfumed, spice-tinged aromas of black raspberry, floral oils, smoky minerals and vanilla; a mineral nuance builds in the glass. Juicy and densely packed but energetic as well, conveying a suave blend of power and finesse to the sweet red and blue fruit, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Delivers a serious punch but comes off lithe, showing outstanding clarity and floral drive on an extremely long, gently tannic finish. 45% new puncheons. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Saturated ruby. Deeply perfumed, spice-tinged aromas of black raspberry, floral oils, smoky minerals and vanilla; a mineral nuance builds in the glass. Juicy and densely packed but energetic as well, conveying a suave blend of power and finesse to the sweet red and blue fruit, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Delivers a serious punch but comes off lithe, showing outstanding clarity and floral drive on an extremely long, gently tannic finish. 45% new puncheons. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Feb 19th, 2020
Bold, blackberry/bramble, mocha, fresh mint, blueberry pie. Extracted but balanced in terms of alcohol and tannin, with moderate acidity.
Bold, blackberry/bramble, mocha, fresh mint, blueberry pie. Extracted but balanced in terms of alcohol and tannin, with moderate acidity.
Dec 13th, 2016
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
