John Bookwalter Winery
Protagonist
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley
95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley
Nov 26th, 2020
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, 2020If 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
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
More like Antagonist? Maybe. Really average at best, and most mediocre Wash St Cab I can remember having (been digging them in general these days).
More like Antagonist? Maybe. Really average at best, and most mediocre Wash St Cab I can remember having (been digging them in general these days).
Sep 26th, 2024
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, 2023Wonderful 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
Delicious with food, yummy, silky tannins, red fruit
Delicious with food, yummy, silky tannins, red fruit
Oct 9th, 2019