Our 2011 Vintage

66% Roussanne, 14% Viognier, 14% Petit Manseng, 6% Marsanne

In the past I have opted for big, dense and slightly oxidized style of white wine. This year is somewhat the same except that i have decided to blend my new block of Petit Manseng to the wine, which changes the finish completely. The wine starts with honeysuckle and dried peaches, then moves into a dense mid palate of apples and melons. The finish explodes with vibrant acidity powered by lemon zest and peaches. This wine has so much going on, so many different flavors that I believe my members need to experience for the simple fact I haven't tasted anything on the market like it. Anticipated Maturity: 2013-2016

38% Syrah, 23% Counoise, 20% Mourvedre, 19% Grenache

A fun, food friendly wine only tipping the scales at 14.6 alc (low for paso). This wine is classic chateauneuf du pape, with the counoise, grenache and mourvedre dominating the wine. Bright red flavors highlight this, which is all about finesse.

69% Syrah, 24% Mourvedre, 7% Grenache

Another booker staple, this syrah, grenache, mourvedre leans heavy on the syrah side this year, giving it depth and texture yet not overwhelming it. It starts off like a dense, dark fruit wine but then evolves in the palate and displays its finesse and red fruits.

100% Grenache

This 100% grenache is eerily similar to last year. Beautiful bright red strawberries and rasberries, yet still has texture that most grenaches lack. I believe this will be received as good or better than the 2010.

55% Syrah, 14% Tempranillo, 11% Petit Verdot, 10% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre

(Formerly Alchemist) - Always a club/allocation favorite, the 2011 is again a crazy blend featuring tempranillo and petit verdot mixed in with the rhone varietals. Deep, black fruits with hints of cigar box accompany this wine and assist in its long finish.

100% Syrah

Always our best barrels of 100% syrah, this years fracture is the model of consistency displaying its beautiful mid paqlate texture and long finish, highlighted by dark fruits, cocoa, and creme de cassis.This wine will always be one of Bookers flagships.

46% Syrah, 40% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

I think everyone will agree the 2010 MFN was the best I have ever made. It was the right amount of oak, and most importantly heavy on the petit verdot. Well, the 2011 is no different, moving away from the massive amount of oak and letting the fruit express itself, most importantly the petit verdot. It is dense and textural, showing beautiful hints of a chocolate bar and blackberries. Finishes long and silky.

Bottling Notes

Bottled: February 2013

Anticipated Maturity: 2013 - 2019