The Golden Vine - Tasting Notes

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2012 Sweet Paso Robles AVA

Our young Petit Manseng vines were picked on the hillside facing our tasting room on the very last day of harvest in 2012. Made in the style of a Sauterne,... Our young Petit Manseng vines were picked on the hillside facing our tasting room on the very last day of harvest in 2012. Made in the style of a Sauterne, this wine spent two years in barrel and shows gorgeous tropical fruits with a dense mid-palate. You will impress guests by bringing this gorgeous sweetie out after your holiday meals, or simply crack by the fireplace and see where it takes you!

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Petit Manseng

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2015 White Paso Robles AVA

Consistency is what I love about my white wine. The use of skin contact and blending of various varietals always gives it that golden color with a rounded,... Consistency is what I love about my white wine. The use of skin contact and blending of various varietals always gives it that golden color with a rounded, soft mid-palate. For those of you looking for a crisp acidic wine, you’re in the wrong place. This wine is big and opulent, and the 2015 could arguably be one of my favorite whites I have ever made. In the past, I have sometimes pushed the skin contact too far and allowed the finish to get a little over the top from the skin extraction. In 2015 I believe I nailed the exact amount of time on the skins (which was just pure luck!). It starts with ripe tropical fruits and pears, then moves to a soft, round middle and a long, beautiful honeysuckle finish.

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Roussanne / Viognier / Marsanne / Petit Manseng

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2014 White Paso Robles AVA

This White is the cleanest and most focused we have ever made, this time with about 40% concrete to 60% French oak to ferment and age. Instead of huge... This White is the cleanest and most focused we have ever made, this time with about 40% concrete to 60% French oak to ferment and age. Instead of huge gold color, oxidation, and zero visibility through the wine, the 2014 is much more refreshing and crisp while maintaining texture and density! We finally filtered this wine so customers did not have to ask why it was so cloudy!

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Roussanne / Viognier / Marsanne / Petit Manseng

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2012 White Paso Robles AVA

This will be the last ‘concrete white’ for a while. I will go back to aging in wood for a change of pace. As most of you know, I try to make this wine... This will be the last ‘concrete white’ for a while. I will go back to aging in wood for a change of pace. As most of you know, I try to make this wine as funky as possible. I grew very tired of whites all tasting the same, so I set out to push the limits and make a white that you were not going to get anywhere else. I treat our white like I do a red, de-stemming the fruit and letting it ferment on the skins. This is why the color generally gets more golden and the flavors seem heavier. This 2012 seems less acidic with a bit more weight. It starts with a hint of lime then quickly moves to our traditional notes of apricot and honeysuckle. An extremely long finish and seamless mid-palate makes the 2012 White my favorite since our 2008 vintage. And better yet, like the ’08, it tastes like I’ve already aged it 5 years for you!

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Roussanne / Viognier / Marsanne / Petit Manseng

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2013 White Paso Robles AVA

The 2013 White is very similar to the 2012 vintage, with bright fruit and acidity as opposed to being so golden in color and weird (the way I like it!).... The 2013 White is very similar to the 2012 vintage, with bright fruit and acidity as opposed to being so golden in color and weird (the way I like it!). I believe it to be our best White since the '08 vintage

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Roussanne / Viognier / Marsanne

Booker Vineyard and Winery

2011 White Paso Robles AVA

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... 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 into 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 it for the simple fact I haven't tasted anything on the market like it. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016

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Roussanne / Viognier / Petit Manseng / Marsanne

Bottlest by Terravant

2012 Thorne Estate Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Santa Rita Hills AVA

Rio Vista Vineyard

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Pinot Noir

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2011 Thorne Estate Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Santa Rita Hills AVA

Rio Vista Vineyard

This wine presents a fresh bright berry fruit and floral aroma, followed by delicate, rich flavors of earthy raspberry and cherry and ending with a delightful... This wine presents a fresh bright berry fruit and floral aroma, followed by delicate, rich flavors of earthy raspberry and cherry and ending with a delightful lingering finish. Enjoy!

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Pinot Noir

Bottlest by Terravant

2010 Thorne Estate Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Santa Rita Hills AVA

Rio Vista Vineyard

This elegant wine expresses the essence of Sta. Rita Hills at its best. It has soft floral fragences, ruby color, delightful rich texture of flavors with... This elegant wine expresses the essence of Sta. Rita Hills at its best. It has soft floral fragences, ruby color, delightful rich texture of flavors with a smooth and lasting finish. Minimum intervention speaks to the site specific nature of this vintage. Enjoy!

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Pinot Noir

Bottlest by Terravant

2009 Thorne Estate Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Santa Rita Hills AVA

Rio Vista Vineyard

This is an elegant wine with a bright fruit aroma, delicate ruby color, subtle berry flavors of raspberry and cherry, with a smooth lingering finish.... This is an elegant wine with a bright fruit aroma, delicate ruby color, subtle berry flavors of raspberry and cherry, with a smooth lingering finish.

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Pinot Noir