Booker Vineyard
The Alchemist Syrah Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Ugly label, but fabulous wine. Big, black fruit. Jammy.
Ugly label, but fabulous wine. Big, black fruit. Jammy.
1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2015Has a slight effervescence upon opening. May need a little decant.
Has a slight effervescence upon opening. May need a little decant.
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2015
Like Elaine, hot and heavy...
Like Elaine, hot and heavy...
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
09' Booker Alchemist . 65% Syrah, 15% CB, 10% PV, 10% Grenache. A short decanting of an hour does wonders for this . After an hour it all comes together.
The nose just sells this wine with inviting black cherries & black raspberries. Palate- Sweet black raspberry, cedar, toast, healthy amount of spices. Long & lingering finish. Medium + bodied & drinking in it's prime now. Edit- Much better then it was just a few years back. Note to self- BUY MORE BOOKER-
09' Booker Alchemist . 65% Syrah, 15% CB, 10% PV, 10% Grenache. A short decanting of an hour does wonders for this . After an hour it all comes together.
The nose just sells this wine with inviting black cherries & black raspberries. Palate- Sweet black raspberry, cedar, toast, healthy amount of spices. Long & lingering finish. Medium + bodied & drinking in it's prime now. Edit- Much better then it was just a few years back. Note to self- BUY MORE BOOKER-
06' Booker The Alchemist 85% Syrah 15% CB. Pop it & enjoy this silky smooth wine.
06' Booker The Alchemist 85% Syrah 15% CB. Pop it & enjoy this silky smooth wine.
Feb 8th, 201606' Classic...Pop & pour. Spice, basil leaves spice, worn leather, black raspberry. Drinking perfectly right now. Delicious!
06' Classic...Pop & pour. Spice, basil leaves spice, worn leather, black raspberry. Drinking perfectly right now. Delicious!
Aug 22nd, 2015
Drinking absolutely perfectly right now. Had a tasting with Eric a few years back who said he prefers his wines within the first few years, but I have to say that virtually every Booker wine I’ve had (save for the whites and roses) have improved substantially with a few more years in the cellar. We last had this in 2015, and it is substantially better now. At this stage I don’t think it’s going to improve much going forward, but it is terrific right now (so drink ‘em if ya got ‘em!).
Drinking absolutely perfectly right now. Had a tasting with Eric a few years back who said he prefers his wines within the first few years, but I have to say that virtually every Booker wine I’ve had (save for the whites and roses) have improved substantially with a few more years in the cellar. We last had this in 2015, and it is substantially better now. At this stage I don’t think it’s going to improve much going forward, but it is terrific right now (so drink ‘em if ya got ‘em!).
Oct 12th, 2020Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards
Surprisingly intense, dark fruit with good acidity. Lavished with oak
Surprisingly intense, dark fruit with good acidity. Lavished with oak
Jun 17th, 2015
What a nose! And the wine is pretty damned good too. Deep, dry intense black and red berry and cherry. 15.5 ABV, low on alcoholic burn and tannin. Very nice surprise, only opened an hour before pouring.
65% Syrah - and then a nice blend of Cab, Petite Verdot, and Grenache.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and after my fair share of recent low 90's, brought a Big Smile to my face.
One of those wines you just want to stick your nose in and leave it there. 9.6
What a nose! And the wine is pretty damned good too. Deep, dry intense black and red berry and cherry. 15.5 ABV, low on alcoholic burn and tannin. Very nice surprise, only opened an hour before pouring.
65% Syrah - and then a nice blend of Cab, Petite Verdot, and Grenache.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and after my fair share of recent low 90's, brought a Big Smile to my face.
One of those wines you just want to stick your nose in and leave it there. 9.6
Maybe the least satisfying Booker wine I've ever had. Disjointed. Shrill fruit. Gravelly tannins. Not flawed, certainly drinkable, but not rising up to their standards.
Maybe the least satisfying Booker wine I've ever had. Disjointed. Shrill fruit. Gravelly tannins. Not flawed, certainly drinkable, but not rising up to their standards.
Dec 10th, 2016