Al Shikoh
medium golden yellow, prominent tearing; quince, white peach, pear, white flowers, buttered brioche; stone fruits, mineral notes, waxy mouthfeel; full bodied, good acidity, 14.8% ABV; made from predominantly Roussanne with a touch of Viognier and small amounts of Chardonnay, Clairette Blanche, Genache Blanc, and Marsanne fermented and aged in a combination of concrete tank and new and used French oak barrels, the only white Booker makes, winemakers Eric and Lisa Jensen worked with Justin Smith at Saxum and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure before starting their own label in 2005; $50
medium golden yellow, prominent tearing; quince, white peach, pear, white flowers, buttered brioche; stone fruits, mineral notes, waxy mouthfeel; full bodied, good acidity, 14.8% ABV; made from predominantly Roussanne with a touch of Viognier and small amounts of Chardonnay, Clairette Blanche, Genache Blanc, and Marsanne fermented and aged in a combination of concrete tank and new and used French oak barrels, the only white Booker makes, winemakers Eric and Lisa Jensen worked with Justin Smith at Saxum and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure before starting their own label in 2005; $50
9.3Eric Urbani
They top it off with the fracture Syrah
They top it off with the fracture Syrah
9.0Matt Sterr
A true gem of a Rhône varietal white from Pass Robles. A great example of what can happen when you plant varietals that are suited to the region. Weighty and complex.
A true gem of a Rhône varietal white from Pass Robles. A great example of what can happen when you plant varietals that are suited to the region. Weighty and complex.
9.2Brandon Thurber
Enjoyable wine - creme brûlée on the finish.
Enjoyable wine - creme brûlée on the finish.
9.1Devang Patel
Full bodied, some sweetness, not tart at all. Some oak also present.
Full bodied, some sweetness, not tart at all. Some oak also present.
9.1David Rubinoff
Cool and funky grapes!
Cool and funky grapes!
9.2Galen Hasler
Amazing stone fruits with a “Cadillac” feel in the mouth
Amazing stone fruits with a “Cadillac” feel in the mouth
9.3Rick K
Smoky, tropical, balanced. Really great American Rhone- varietal blend from Paso.
Smoky, tropical, balanced. Really great American Rhone- varietal blend from Paso.
9.2Location
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