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2018 Booker "Harvey & Harriet" Paso Robles Red Blend

SKU #1485008 93-95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The barrel sample of 2018 Harvey and Harriet is made up of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Syrah, 14% Petite Sirah, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, aging in 75% new French oak. Deep ruby-black in color, it has a very layered nose with aromas of exotic spices, crème de cassis, blackcurrant bud, tar and tilled black soil with hints of violet, lilac, cardamom and baking spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is silky and has a great interplay of fruit and spice. It has a firm, pleasantly chalky frame and just enough freshness, finishing long with a youthful cloaking of oak spice. (EB) 93-95+ Inner quote mark (2/2020)

94 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Moving to the reds, the entry-level Harvey and Harriet is always made in a richer, softer style compared to the classic My Favorite Neighbor cuvée. The 2018 offers a big, juicy bouquet of crème de cassis and jammy blackberries interwoven with lots of tobacco, cedar pencil, and earthy, foresty aromas and flavors. This ripe yet medium to full-bodied, polished, elegant beauty will drink nicely for at least a decade. Inner quote mark (9/2020)

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2018 Booker "Harvey & Harriet" Paso Robles Red Blend

Price: $29.95

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RP: 93 - 95

JD: 94

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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/2/2020 | Send Email

Last year when Booker announced there was to be a new wine in their Favorite Neighbor line called Harvey & Harriet that would retail under $50 we couldn't wait share it with you folks, our customers! We actually ran a special price on it at $39.95 and it sold out fast. So then imagine our surprise this year when the new 2018 vintage of Harvey & Harriet was released, with huge scores just like it's predecessor, but at a lower price again! What!? A highly rated Cabernet blend, from an iconic producer, from some of the best vineyards in Paso Robles, from the excellent 2018 vintage...and it when down $10!? Well it's true Harvey & Harriet is back and priced to be one of the best sellers of the year. A full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Syrah and Petite Sirah. This is a rich and powerful wine with opulent ripe fruit like blackcurrant, mulberry; these soft, lush layers of dark fruit are supported by undertones of scorched earth, exotic spicy oak, molten chocolate, cigar box, and and cracked peppercorn. Very approachable as a youngster from Booker immaculate winemaking and ageing in high quality 70% new oak. To echo what Dunnuck wrote about recent releases from Booker's My Favorite Neighbor range, these wines represent incredible value in this genre of wines. They can mix it up with some of the big cult wines of Napa Valley and have little to fear and much to gain! With two 93-95(+) scores and such a modest price point this one is sure to fly.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

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.

Alcohol Content (%):

14.9