Booker Vineyard
Remnant 24 Tempranillo Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Enjoy with something grilled by the fire
Enjoy with something grilled by the fire
Sep 14th, 2018
This is jammy in a good way. It's such an interesting blend! I was sort of hoping for/expecting a more unusual taste, especially when I saw the 25% petit Verdot, but I suppose the tempranillo does well for subduing the tannin and spice--not in a bad way though. The color is gorgeously deep and purple-y ruby. The tannins that are there are strong yet elegantly woven in. The whole shebang is like a blackberry jam that has savory elements to it rather than sweet. Also I feel this would pair well with walnuts. I don't know why but drinking it gave me that craving. More on ye olde Scrumptious Gruel blog Thanks @Paul T for introducing me to Booker vineyards!
This is jammy in a good way. It's such an interesting blend! I was sort of hoping for/expecting a more unusual taste, especially when I saw the 25% petit Verdot, but I suppose the tempranillo does well for subduing the tannin and spice--not in a bad way though. The color is gorgeously deep and purple-y ruby. The tannins that are there are strong yet elegantly woven in. The whole shebang is like a blackberry jam that has savory elements to it rather than sweet. Also I feel this would pair well with walnuts. I don't know why but drinking it gave me that craving. More on ye olde Scrumptious Gruel blog Thanks @Paul T for introducing me to Booker vineyards!
Apr 18th, 2017
2012 Vintage. 13.8% Alcohol. 35% Tempranillo, 25% Petite Verdot, 23% Syrah, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 24 months in French Oak. Unusual blend that was smoothing out the tannins with age. Plenty of oak. Bold blend experimentation. None of the varietals dominated in taste. Not like their big syrahs which we love, but a fun ride in the unusual.
2012 Vintage. 13.8% Alcohol. 35% Tempranillo, 25% Petite Verdot, 23% Syrah, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 24 months in French Oak. Unusual blend that was smoothing out the tannins with age. Plenty of oak. Bold blend experimentation. None of the varietals dominated in taste. Not like their big syrahs which we love, but a fun ride in the unusual.
Jul 19th, 2020
WotN. I guessed Nebbiolo. A restrained light-bodied style I’ve never tasted from Paso. Watch this space.
WotN. I guessed Nebbiolo. A restrained light-bodied style I’ve never tasted from Paso. Watch this space.
Sep 12th, 2018
Tasted blind. Threw everyone for a loop (Amarone? Cali Syrah?). But so much polish and depth that it even got WOTN votes from professed Bdx and Burg fans. Personally I feel that Booker’s pure varietal Tempranillo is even better.
Tasted blind. Threw everyone for a loop (Amarone? Cali Syrah?). But so much polish and depth that it even got WOTN votes from professed Bdx and Burg fans. Personally I feel that Booker’s pure varietal Tempranillo is even better.
Sep 10th, 2018
An interesting wine from Eric Jensen at Booker. The primary varietal is tempranillo, but only at 35%: the balance is petit verdot, syrah, and cab! Makes it a bit difficult to describe - lots of different aromatics on the nose - but dominated by primary red and black fruits (somewhat surprising given its age). Full bodied on the palate with good balance. My only complaint is that the wine seems a bit unfocused - doesn’t seem to know where it’s going. I suspect that had we opened this a couple of years ago (or a couple of years from now), the story would have been different. But these are minor details: this is still a terrific, enormously enjoyable wine!
An interesting wine from Eric Jensen at Booker. The primary varietal is tempranillo, but only at 35%: the balance is petit verdot, syrah, and cab! Makes it a bit difficult to describe - lots of different aromatics on the nose - but dominated by primary red and black fruits (somewhat surprising given its age). Full bodied on the palate with good balance. My only complaint is that the wine seems a bit unfocused - doesn’t seem to know where it’s going. I suspect that had we opened this a couple of years ago (or a couple of years from now), the story would have been different. But these are minor details: this is still a terrific, enormously enjoyable wine!
Feb 10th, 2018
So interesting this wine. Great fruit & well balanced.
So interesting this wine. Great fruit & well balanced.
May 22nd, 2016
Big red with paella is working tonight #rockthered #letsgocaps #playoffs
Big red with paella is working tonight #rockthered #letsgocaps #playoffs
Apr 17th, 2016Deep, deep aromas of dark cherry and mocha...smooth, layered tiers of cherries, rhubarb, smoke, and spice...gripping tannins.
Deep, deep aromas of dark cherry and mocha...smooth, layered tiers of cherries, rhubarb, smoke, and spice...gripping tannins.
Aug 22nd, 2015