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Booker Tempranillo 2017

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15.20% /
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Vintage: 2017
  • WS 93
  • WA 92
  • JD 97
  • VIN 94
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    The Booker Tempranillo 2017 is a bold and richly structured wine from the Booker vineyard Paso robles appellation of Central Coast, California. This wine displays a deep ruby-purple color that catches the eye right away.

    Aged in 70% new French oak, this Tempranillo is scented with a complex array of aromas. On the nose, you’ll find the sweet smell of sour cherries, mixed with hints of old leather, grilled meats, and a touch of woodsmoke. As you continue to explore its bouquet, notes of tar, loamy earth, and a subtle hint of bacon come soaring through. Delicate touches of violet, bramble, and mint add an extra layer of intrigue to its vinous profile.

    On the palate, this full-bodied wine explodes with flavor. The intense taste of black plum and cedar is immediately noticeable, complemented by a mineral undertone. The palate also picks up notes of pepper and exotic spices, adding a lively and fresh twist to the overall experience. As the wine glides across your tongue, you’ll detect the remarkable complexity of flavors, including cured meats, saddle leather, and a hint of candle wax. The herbes de Provence and licorice notes give it a unique and memorable finish.

    The texture of the Booker Tempranillo 2017 is seamless and smooth, with ripe, polished tannins that provide a firm framework without being overpowering. This wine has a superb persistence, meaning the flavors linger on the palate long after you’ve taken a sip. It’s perfect for those who appreciate a richly structured wine with bold and dynamic flavors.

    Produced in limited quantities, this wine is best cellared for a few years to allow its flavors to develop even further. However, it already displays terrific upfront charm and balance. With a bottle age of 2-3 years, this wine will benefit greatly, enhancing its impressive complexity and meatiness.

    Winemaker Eric Jensen has created a true Tempranillo Wine masterpiece with the Booker Tempranillo 2017. This wine stands out not only for its brilliant color and bold flavors but also for its sexy, ripe texture that makes it a pleasure to drink. It’s cut from the same cloth as the classic cuvée yet offers an extra layer of depth and complexity.

    Booker Tempranillo 2017 has received high praise from top wine critics. Wine Spectator awarded this tempranillo total wine 93 points, noting its polish, plump tannins, and a core of dark fruit flavors mingled with red licorice, Earl Grey tea, and toasted cumin, recommending it for drinking through 2031. Wine Advocate gave it 92 points, highlighting its deep ruby-purple color and complex aromas of sour cherries, leather, and grilled meats, with a full-bodied palate that explodes with savory layers. Jeb Dunnuck, with a stellar 97 points, lauded its terrific blue fruits, pepper, and remarkable purity, predicting further benefits from bottle aging. Vinous rated it 94 points, praising its deep glistening ruby color, concentrated blueberry and cherry cola flavors, and superb persistence with smooth tannins, calling it one of the finest examples outside Spain.

    The Booker Tempranillo 2017, with its ABV of 14.5%, is an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a high-quality, full-bodied red wine. Whether you’re new to Tempranillo or a seasoned wine lover, this bottle promises a delightful tasting experience that showcases the best of what the Paso Robles region has to offer.

    4 reviews for Booker Tempranillo 2017

    1. WS

      Distinctive and memorable, with wonderful polish and plumpness to the dense tannins, featuring a core of dark fruit flavors that mingle with red licorice, Earl Grey tea, pepper, dried porcini mushroom, loam and toasted cumin. Drink now through 2031.

    2. WA

      The deep ruby-purple colored 2017 Tempranillo, aged in 70% new French oak, is scented of sour cherries, old leather, grilled meats, woodsmoke, tar and loamy earth with a bacon fat note and touches of violet, bramble and mint. The palate is full-bodied and explodes with savory flavor layers, firmly framed and with just enough freshness, finishing long.

    3. JD

      Jensen makes one of the finest Tempranillo out there. The 2017 Tempranillo offers terrific blue fruits, pepper, violets, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, with remarkable purity, plenty of classic Tempranillo tannins, and a great finish. It has upfront charm given its balance, yet I suspect it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age.

    4. VIN

      Deep glistening ruby. Primary, mineral-tinged black and blue fruits, potpourri, exotic spices and a hint of pipe tobacco on the deeply perfumed nose. Sweet, impressively concentrated blueberry, cherry cola and fruitcake flavors spread out steadily on the palate, picking up a suggestion of smokiness on the back half. Plush and seamless in texture, finishing with superb persistence and smooth tannins that contribute framework and gentle grip. This is as fine an example of the variety as I have ever had from outside Spain.

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    What is the Booker Tempranillo 2017?

    The Booker Tempranillo 2017 is a full-bodied red wine from the Central Coast, California, specifically the Paso Robles appellation. It is known for its deep ruby-purple color, bold flavors, and complex aromas.

    How should I serve the Booker Tempranillo 2017?

    This wine is best served slightly below room temperature, around 60-65°F (15-18°C). Decanting it for about an hour before serving can help enhance its flavors and aromas

    Can I age the Booker Tempranillo 2017?

    Yes, this wine is suitable for aging. It is recommended to cellar it for 2-3 years to allow its flavors to develop further, although it can be enjoyed now.

    What food pairs well with Booker Tempranillo 2017?

    This wine pairs well with grilled meats, aged cheeses, rich stews, and dishes with earthy or smoky flavors.

    Critical Acclaim

    WS 93
    Wine Spectator
    Distinctive and memorable, with wonderful polish and plumpness to the dense tannins, featuring a core of dark fruit flavors that mingle with red licorice, Earl Grey tea, pepper, dried porcini mushroom, loam and toasted cumin. Drink now through 2031.
    WA 92
    Wine Advocate
    The deep ruby-purple colored 2017 Tempranillo, aged in 70% new French oak, is scented of sour cherries, old leather, grilled meats, woodsmoke, tar and loamy earth with a bacon fat note and touches of violet, bramble and mint. The palate is full-bodied and explodes with savory flavor layers, firmly framed and with just enough freshness, finishing long.
    JD 97
    Jeb Dunnuck
    Jensen makes one of the finest Tempranillo out there. The 2017 Tempranillo offers terrific blue fruits, pepper, violets, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, with remarkable purity, plenty of classic Tempranillo tannins, and a great finish. It has upfront charm given its balance, yet I suspect it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age.
    VIN 94
    Vinous
    Deep glistening ruby. Primary, mineral-tinged black and blue fruits, potpourri, exotic spices and a hint of pipe tobacco on the deeply perfumed nose. Sweet, impressively concentrated blueberry, cherry cola and fruitcake flavors spread out steadily on the palate, picking up a suggestion of smokiness on the back half. Plush and seamless in texture, finishing with superb persistence and smooth tannins that contribute framework and gentle grip. This is as fine an example of the variety as I have ever had from outside Spain.
    Earthy Flavors of the wine

    leather, earthy, mushroom

    Red Fruit flavors of the wine

    cherry, raspberry, strawberry

    Oaky Flavors of the wine

    oak, tobacco, vanilla

    Black Fruit Flavors of the wine

    blackberry, plum, dark fruit

    Aromas and Flavors of Spices in the wine

    pepper, licorice, savory

    toast

    banana

    fruitcake

    Floral aromas found in the wine

    violet

    Food Pairing with Booker Tempranillo 2017

    Our wine experts think this Red Wine Booker Tempranillo 2017 wine would be a match made in heaven with these dishes. Bon appétit!

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