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2015 Booker Paso Robles Tempranillo

SKU #1354760 96 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Another wine that’s overflowing with meaty, butcher shop, and cured meat aromas and flavors is the 2015 Tempranillo. Made from 100% Tempranillo and raised all in barrel, it offers lots smoked black fruits, charcoal, spice and vanilla bean aromatics, full-bodied richness, building tannin and a big, big finish. I continue to consider this cuvée one of the best examples of Tempranillo coming out of the US today. Give it a hand full of years and enjoy over the following decade. (JD) Inner quote mark (8/2017)

93 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Tempranillo bursts forth with vibrant red and black raspberry notes and underlying sautéed herbs, underbrush, tobacco leaf and stewed tea nuances, plus a hint of rare beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied and solidly structured with firm, chewy tannins, it has a muscular palate of earthy/savory layers and great length. (LPB) 93+ Inner quote mark (9/2017)

K&L Notes

Jeb Dunnuck writes: "One of the leaders of the Paso wine scene is undoubtedly Eric Jensen’s Booker Vineyard (I’ve affectionately called this group the motley crew before). Jensen and his wife Lisa purchased these 72 acres in 2001, with their wines released in 2005. Since then, the wines have evolved from uber rich and forward, to today where they’re more polished, complete and structured. Looking at his 2015s, which Jensen compared to his 2010 and 2013s, they show the more elegant style of the vintage, yet pack plenty of fruit and texture." (08/2017)

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2015 Booker Paso Robles Tempranillo

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JD: 96

RP: 93

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Varietal:

Tempranillo

- A very important red grape varietal that's native to Northern Spain, grown across the north and central regions of the country. Low in acid and alcohol, with subtle strawberry, leather and tobacco notes, the grape responds well to oak aging and plays particularly well with others. Tempranillo is an important component, when combined with Garnacha, Mazuelo, Viura and Graciano, of Rioja, with the best examples coming for the cooler, higher-elevation regions like Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. It is also grown in significant quantities in the Ribera del Duero where it is called Tinto Fino and Penèdes where it is called Ull de Llebre o Ojo de Llebre. Tempranillo hasn't gained a particularly strong foothold outside of Spain, achieving some success under the name Tinto Roriz in Portugal. There it is used as a component of Port and in the table wines of the Ribera del Duero and the Dão.

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.