Fracture 24 Months Syrah

Beautiful fruit, texture and
depth.

Great fruit. Paired well with lamb.

Nice ripe purple fruits and oak.

2012 Booker Vineyard Fracture Syrah - young but delicious. Aromas and flavors of black licorice, pepper, olives black cherry and smoked meats. Great acidity with silky texture and moderate tannins. I'd love to see this wine again in 5-8 years or just drink another one now.

Haven’t had this wine since bottling. Aging gracefully! Tannins have integrated very well and flavors are bright.

A bit unfair to have this great wine follow that 2005 Realm…but this one was awesome, too. Might have peaked, but I predict a long, graceful decline so no rush.

Also from a couple of nights ago. A bit unfair to try and follow that 2011 Merus...but this one from Booker was pretty damn good. 24 months in barrel, this syrah is ready to drink. Firm but sweet tannins, the palate evolves beautifully with layers of blackberry, violet, and jam...but not jammy: had plenty of backbone and acidity to keep it alive on the palate. Eric Jensen told me at a tasting I had with him on my 50th birthday tour through Paso a few years back that he prefers his wines much younger than what I’m tasting now. To each his/her own - and Eric is onviously a great winemaker - but in my opinion this one right now blows away the same wine I pulled from my cellar 2-3 years ago. But, no matter when you open this one up, it’s terrific!

From a few days ago. Absolutely terrific (and good to go upon opening - guessing it’s at or hust skightly beyond peak). Definitely one of the better wines I’ve had from Eric Jensen’s operation in Paso!

Needs time. Needs a LOT of time. Needs a vitamix. Or at least a decanter. This one pours like oil. Violet color. Purple and black fruits abound. Nutty, lavender, pie spice, hint of cinnamon. Finishes with stiff tannin. Will be best on day two. 95 points east, possibly higher in a few years. I think prime drinking for this is 2022.

If this makes me slutty, then take advantage of me all night long.