John Bookwalter Winery
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95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley
95% cab and 5% Syrah from the Columbia river valley
Nov 26th, 2020![Al Shikoh Al Shikoh](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/alshikoh-1452998716-7e391a4762fc_250x250.jpg)
fully opaque ruby violet; prominent glass staining tears; coffee and tar evident first, then cherry, brambly berries, menthol, and vanilla; sweet red fruit, medium length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, smooth tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah
fully opaque ruby violet; prominent glass staining tears; coffee and tar evident first, then cherry, brambly berries, menthol, and vanilla; sweet red fruit, medium length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, smooth tannins, 14.8% ABV; blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah
Apr 26th, 2020If you are a fan of Washington wines, then this is a true staple. Bright cherry and forest floor/moss on the nose. After decanting for an hour, this wine really blossoms, wonderful fruit/tannins/oak balance. This should be good to go in about 5 years but is pleasant now with proper decanting.
If you are a fan of Washington wines, then this is a true staple. Bright cherry and forest floor/moss on the nose. After decanting for an hour, this wine really blossoms, wonderful fruit/tannins/oak balance. This should be good to go in about 5 years but is pleasant now with proper decanting.
May 14th, 2019![K Brooks K Brooks](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_k_250.png)
Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37).
Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37).
Dec 26th, 2023![K Brooks K Brooks](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_k_250.png)
Wonderful Columbia Valley Cab/Syrah blend with Pat’s grilled filet mignon ($37)
Wonderful Columbia Valley Cab/Syrah blend with Pat’s grilled filet mignon ($37)
Dec 4th, 2023![TheSkip TheSkip](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/theskip-1451742681-6fe994a30b58_250x250.jpg)
Quite nice. I wish more would blend Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon in the US.
Quite nice. I wish more would blend Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon in the US.
Feb 16th, 2019