John Bookwalter Winery

Protagonist

9.047 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley

95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley

Nov 26th, 2020
Al Shikoh

fully opaque ruby violet; prominent glass staining tears; coffee and tar evident first, then cherry, brambly berries, menthol, and vanilla; sweet red fruit, medium length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, smooth tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah

fully opaque ruby violet; prominent glass staining tears; coffee and tar evident first, then cherry, brambly berries, menthol, and vanilla; sweet red fruit, medium length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, smooth tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah

Apr 26th, 2020
Hayden B. Oothout

If you are a fan of Washington wines, then this is a true staple. Bright cherry and forest floor/moss on the nose. After decanting for an hour, this wine really blossoms, wonderful fruit/tannins/oak balance. This should be good to go in about 5 years but is pleasant now with proper decanting.

If you are a fan of Washington wines, then this is a true staple. Bright cherry and forest floor/moss on the nose. After decanting for an hour, this wine really blossoms, wonderful fruit/tannins/oak balance. This should be good to go in about 5 years but is pleasant now with proper decanting.

May 14th, 2019
Eric Hwang

Of the 9 wines tasted, this was the best. Muscular and bold with ripe black fruits, chocolate, and firm tannins. Would benefit from a few years of cellaring.

Of the 9 wines tasted, this was the best. Muscular and bold with ripe black fruits, chocolate, and firm tannins. Would benefit from a few years of cellaring.

Oct 24th, 2015
K Brooks

Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37).

Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37).

Dec 26th, 2023
K Brooks

Wonderful Columbia Valley Cab/Syrah blend with Pat’s grilled filet mignon ($37)

Wonderful Columbia Valley Cab/Syrah blend with Pat’s grilled filet mignon ($37)

Dec 4th, 2023
Andrew Keenan

2016 Vintage

2016 Vintage

Dec 14th, 2019
Leslie Matheson

Delicious with food, yummy, silky tannins, red fruit

Delicious with food, yummy, silky tannins, red fruit

Oct 9th, 2019
TheSkip

Delightful

Delightful

Jun 3rd, 2019
TheSkip

Quite nice. I wish more would blend Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon in the US.

Quite nice. I wish more would blend Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon in the US.

Feb 16th, 2019