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2009 Booker "Vertigo" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

SKU #1076240 95 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark This is firm and austere. Full and racy. Long and exciting. Inner quote mark (11/2011)

94 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Eric's GSM blend, the 2009 Booker Vineyard Veritgo (48% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 17% Mourvedre) possesses a massively fruited, sweet personality with loads of blackberry jam, spice cake, creamy licorice, and crushed flowers on the nose. Hedonistic and awesomely textured on the palate, with loads of sweet fruit, a mouth filling and decadent texture, beautiful purity, and enough freshness and lift to keep you coming back for another glass, this fruit driven blend needs a short decant to show at its best. Inner quote mark (12/2011)

93 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2009 Vertigo is another impeccable wine graced with exquisite silky red fruit, flowers and spices, all of which meld together seamlessly in this round, harmonious wine. The balance, length and elegance on the palate are first class from start to finish. (AG) Inner quote mark (8/2011)

93 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Presents a rustic, rough-hewn personality, this is firm, dense and chewy, with ripe dark berry, road tar, graphite, spice and fig paste flavors that add to its grainy, detailed texture. Well-balanced for all its size and strength. (JL) Inner quote mark (2/2012)

92 points Int'l Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark Sexy, palate-coating raspberry and blackberry flavors are complicated by Asian spices, smoke and cola. Broad, silky and alluringly sweet, with striking intensity to its deep red and dark fruit and candied rose flavors. Shows outstanding energy and focus on the long, seamless, resoundingly spicy finish. (JR) Inner quote mark (11/2011)

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2009 Booker "Vertigo" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Paso Robles

- Located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this inland AVA enjoys a sunny and hot growing period while its seaside neighbors hang in the fog. Zinfandel is the traditional red grape of choice, though cabernet, chardonnay, and Rhône varietals are gaining favor. Most are made in a fruit-forward, early drinking style.