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 24 days ago

Nick had this 24 days ago

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David B

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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