| Producer | Booker Vineyard |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Paso Robles |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 14945 |
| Size | 750ml |
BLEND: 91% Syrah, 9% Grenache
"Discovery is constant, we're finding all these special vineyards and blocks, and I've always called them pearls in my mind." - Eric Jensen.
This inaugural vintage of Perl comes predominantly from the Booker estate, with contributions from two of our favorite westside sites: Catapult and Moonsprings. The individual lots were destemmed, fermented in stainless steel and aged in 50 percent new French oak barrels. Aromas of cured meat, black olive, black pepper, graphite and clove reveal undertones of violets and raspberry coulis. Full, round, mouth-coating lushness is framed by assertive gravelly tannins, all unfolding into a long, lingering finish.
Bottled late, the 2020 Perl is based on 91% Syrah and 9% Grenache that spent 24 months in 50% new oak. Coming from sourced fruit on the west side of Paso, it has a richer, medium to full-bodied style that brings plenty of darker berry fruits, some graphite and iron notes, some firmer, chalky tannins, and a good finish. It's well done and enjoyable.
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