Booker Vineyard

My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon

9.239 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Mo had this at 94, I had it at 92. For me, it was nice, but bone dry, and lacked density and that sweet finish I like from Cali wines. This concluded somewhat bitter for me.
Standout pizza at Bivio, Montclair.

Mo had this at 94, I had it at 92. For me, it was nice, but bone dry, and lacked density and that sweet finish I like from Cali wines. This concluded somewhat bitter for me.
Standout pizza at Bivio, Montclair.

Dec 13th, 2024
Boris Mathiszik

Wow. Very nice cab, elegant, with constraint tannins but good structure. Layers of fruit, but not to forward. Excellent.

Wow. Very nice cab, elegant, with constraint tannins but good structure. Layers of fruit, but not to forward. Excellent.

Nov 11th, 2022
Al Shikoh

dark purple; muted, cassis, licorice, espresso, cedar, smoke, vanilla; dense, concentrated, fruit forward; full bodied, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, and 11% Petit Verdot, winemaker Eric Jensen’s homage to Stephan Asseo who is owner/winemaker of L’Aventure Winery which is adjacent to Booker; $80

dark purple; muted, cassis, licorice, espresso, cedar, smoke, vanilla; dense, concentrated, fruit forward; full bodied, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, and 11% Petit Verdot, winemaker Eric Jensen’s homage to Stephan Asseo who is owner/winemaker of L’Aventure Winery which is adjacent to Booker; $80

Jul 25th, 2019
Heather Robinson

HWT - it was nice and flavorful but a bit pricey at $50 for 2018

HWT - it was nice and flavorful but a bit pricey at $50 for 2018

Nov 1st, 2025
Chelsea Olivia

Currant, blackberry, smoky deliciousness.

Currant, blackberry, smoky deliciousness.

Aug 9th, 2024
Scott Soren

Jammy goodness. Deep rich red and black fruit dominate this beautiful wine smooth tannins and lingering finishing make this a winner

Jammy goodness. Deep rich red and black fruit dominate this beautiful wine smooth tannins and lingering finishing make this a winner

Jul 22nd, 2024
Meghan C

Last night.

Last night.

Feb 18th, 2024
Nathan Renfro

One of my favorite value wines. Solid structure, nice ripe red and black fruit, tannic, but opens up quickly, even for a 2019. Nice mouthfeel. Lacking depth and complexity, but again, it is a $50 wine.

One of my favorite value wines. Solid structure, nice ripe red and black fruit, tannic, but opens up quickly, even for a 2019. Nice mouthfeel. Lacking depth and complexity, but again, it is a $50 wine.

May 4th, 2023
Nathan Renfro

Nice fruit. Bit tight, but paired really nicely with a soft and creamy blue cheese. Wow, nice combo. Helps the wine soften up. Still a good value, but I remembered previous vintages more fondly.

Nice fruit. Bit tight, but paired really nicely with a soft and creamy blue cheese. Wow, nice combo. Helps the wine soften up. Still a good value, but I remembered previous vintages more fondly.

Oct 11th, 2022
Heather Robinson

HWT - very nice bold red but a bit $ - $50 on sale for $48. Close to old ghost level

HWT - very nice bold red but a bit $ - $50 on sale for $48. Close to old ghost level

Sep 3rd, 2022