Booker Vineyard
Fracture 24 Months Syrah
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Haven’t had this wine since bottling. Aging gracefully! Tannins have integrated very well and flavors are bright.
Haven’t had this wine since bottling. Aging gracefully! Tannins have integrated very well and flavors are bright.
Feb 25th, 2019
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!
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!
Aug 4th, 2020Needs 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.
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.
Oct 13th, 2018
2013 drinking beautifully. A fitting Super Bowl eve cuvée!
2013 drinking beautifully. A fitting Super Bowl eve cuvée!
Feb 5th, 2017
