Booker Vineyard

Fulldraw Grenache Blend

9.37 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

Inky purple in the glass with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, crushed violets, licorice, and smoke. Big and rich black and blue fruits on the palate with good length. Medium+ acidity with prominent tannins of silky texture. Made from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre sourced from the Fulldraw Vineyard located right behind the estate Booker Vineyard. This is the last vintage of this bottling as in the future this fruit will go into the Oublie cuvée. I love Eric Jensen’s full throttle but not over the top style. 15.1% ABV. $75.

Inky purple in the glass with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, crushed violets, licorice, and smoke. Big and rich black and blue fruits on the palate with good length. Medium+ acidity with prominent tannins of silky texture. Made from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre sourced from the Fulldraw Vineyard located right behind the estate Booker Vineyard. This is the last vintage of this bottling as in the future this fruit will go into the Oublie cuvée. I love Eric Jensen’s full throttle but not over the top style. 15.1% ABV. $75.

Mar 6th, 2019
Joseph Barsky

2016 Vintage. Same notes as previously posted by @Al Shikoh but more time has been good.

2016 Vintage. Same notes as previously posted by @Al Shikoh but more time has been good.

May 2nd, 2020
Stephen Long

Deep purple, ripe red and blue fruits, chalk, black currant, black cherry, silky tannins, lingering taste of prunes and cherries. Pretty solid way to end a long week.

Deep purple, ripe red and blue fruits, chalk, black currant, black cherry, silky tannins, lingering taste of prunes and cherries. Pretty solid way to end a long week.

Jul 26th, 2019
Brandon T

Underwhelmed by this, especially vs. the rest of the night’s lineup. A bit one dimensional and not what I expect from Booker. Admittedly drank it too early, so I’m willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.

Underwhelmed by this, especially vs. the rest of the night’s lineup. A bit one dimensional and not what I expect from Booker. Admittedly drank it too early, so I’m willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.

Mar 10th, 2019
Paul T HB

I prefer Connors rendition from Fulldraw, still good but not as good

I prefer Connors rendition from Fulldraw, still good but not as good

Dec 12th, 2018
Laith A

Needs more time or a 2 hour decant.. a bit muted on pop n pour but with great potential!

Needs more time or a 2 hour decant.. a bit muted on pop n pour but with great potential!

Sep 8th, 2018
David B

David had this 4 years ago

David had this 4 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2021