NV Bookwalter Lot 18 Red

[dananne]

Columbia Valley, Washington. Kathy took us for a visit one evening during the offline last August, and we spent some nice time visiting with Jerry and Jean Bookwalter while sampling their Viogner, but we didn't get to their reds that night. When Anne and I stumbled on this at a local wine shop here in Atlanta, we picked up a few bottles. Great stuff. Decanted during evening. Color is just lighter than purple, but very deep and dark. Aromas of blackberry, rose petals, and spices, with full flavors of blackberry, plum, semisweet chocolate, and a peppery spiciness on the long finish. Velvet tannins hold the whole package together, and they require a bit of decanting to soften (or hold it for a couple of years). Yummy stuff. Somewhat of a kitchen sink blend of 54% Cab, 39% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Syrah, and 2% Cab Franc. 14.5% alc is integrated and no heat. Paid $15 for it.

We had 2 bottles over the last 3 days with consistent notes.