2017 Booker Vertigo GSM

About 2017 Booker Vertigo GSM:

Vertigo is spicy, structured blend that always performs. It received 99 Points from Jeb Dunnuck

Tasting Notes:

2017 is the wine of the vintage. Normally, the wine is aromatic and shows finesse but in 2017 it is a beast with big mouthfuls of espresso and chocolate that roll through the midpalate into a finish of blackberry currant and gorgeous vanilla oak. The best part is that the wine is ready to drink immediately and will age nicely for years.

Barrel Selection:

2017 Booker Vertigo GSM was AGED 18 MONTHS IN 65% NEW FRENCH OAK, 35% NEUTRAL FRENCH OAK

Growing Notes:

Their 100 acre certified organic estate vineyard produces a myriad of different wines with an emphasis on Rhône varietals.

Booker is dedicated to the pursuit of farming perfection, constantly striving to find the perfect balance in the vineyard through certified organic farming practices as well as methods that draw inspiration from biodynamics. The westside of Paso Robles terroir is unique, boasting extreme vertical slopes and calcareous soils. Limestone beds with very little water make it hard to believe that anything could grow, yet the Booker estate produces some of the greatest wine grapes on earth.  

Winemaking Notes:

About The Winery:

At Booker Wines, the purpose is simple: to thoughtfully farm and craft world class wines that leave a small footprint but make a big impact. Their 100 acre certified organic estate vineyard produces a myriad of different wines with an emphasis on Rhône varietals. Booker wines are in limited production and often sell out to our wine club upon release.

The name Booker comes from the two orphan brothers, Claude and Dick Booker, who had purchased the land in the late 1920’s. By the turn of the century the Booker brothers had acquired over 1,200 acres on Paso’s Westside. They dedicated their lives to being great farmers and humanitarians, leaving 100% of their estate to charity when they passed, Dick in 1990 and Claude in 2000.

Eric and Lisa Jensen purchased 100 acres of the property in 2001 with the intent of growing the best fruit for some of the best wineries in the area. After making wine with Justin Smith (of Saxum) for five years and Stephan Asseo (of L’Aventure Wines) for two years the Jensens decided it was time to create their own expression with Booker Vineyard. The 2005 Vintage was Booker Vineyard’s first release with the wines being made by founder Eric Jensen. The vineyard received organic certification in April of 2021.