Booker Vineyard

Ripper 22 Red Blend

9.410 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

My first extended barrel age bottle from Booker to try. I tried this at pop, then about 4hrs later, and saved a glass for the next day. This was pretty open at pop but seemed to be best after it had been open a few hours (didn’t notice any sort of improvement/decline the next day). The aromatics here were floral (red and purple flowers/potpourri), baking spices (cinnamon) and fondue dipped cherries. It is deceptively dense while sporting a unique elegance about it. Kirsch liqueur, spicy rhubarb, and grilled plum are accompanied by sandalwood to round out the finish. I enjoy more use of whole clusters in these type of wines, but this is pretty delicious for the style.

My first extended barrel age bottle from Booker to try. I tried this at pop, then about 4hrs later, and saved a glass for the next day. This was pretty open at pop but seemed to be best after it had been open a few hours (didn’t notice any sort of improvement/decline the next day). The aromatics here were floral (red and purple flowers/potpourri), baking spices (cinnamon) and fondue dipped cherries. It is deceptively dense while sporting a unique elegance about it. Kirsch liqueur, spicy rhubarb, and grilled plum are accompanied by sandalwood to round out the finish. I enjoy more use of whole clusters in these type of wines, but this is pretty delicious for the style.

1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2020
Paul T HB

100% Grenache aged for 22 months, one of the best I’ve had. You wouldn’t think it was a Grenache, surprised me

100% Grenache aged for 22 months, one of the best I’ve had. You wouldn’t think it was a Grenache, surprised me

1 person found it helpfulSep 26th, 2018
David Rubinoff

Very nice.

Very nice.

Apr 20th, 2020
Brandon T

Always a stellar burger wine. Enjoy all the extended age Bookers’.

Always a stellar burger wine. Enjoy all the extended age Bookers’.

Jan 5th, 2020
Thomas Sorbo

Beautiful fruit. Delightful!

Beautiful fruit. Delightful!

Jul 30th, 2019
Nick Shavladze

Nick had this 2 months ago

Nick had this 2 months ago

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David B

David had this a year ago

David had this a year ago

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Justin

Justin had this 4 years ago

Justin had this 4 years ago

Oct 19th, 2020
Devang Patel

Devang had this 6 years ago

Devang had this 6 years ago

Oct 4th, 2018
David Trumbell

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Jan 1st, 2018