2020 J. Bookwalter Cabernet Sauvignon Protagonist

Community Tasting Notes (7) Median Score: 91 points

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  4/12/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Deep, dark garnet in color, almost opaque in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruits aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & herbal notes, spices, coffee, minerals & a slight hint of vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, lush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & a touch of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks well at present with decanting & extended airing but it has the structure to develop further with additional aging. An indicative blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah. I can't see how this wine could rate an "83" unless it was an off bottle.

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  9/3/2023 - tombiro Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Left open overnight. Bright purple color. Blue cool fruit on the nose. Some herbs. Tannins were way softer than expected. Medium+ dryness. Decently hot.

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  8/17/2023 - pattyvsmith wrote:

  Very very good

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  3/3/2023 - Kimber1818 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Really nice from start to finish. My goal to weekly drink.

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  1/25/2023 - carrtoonian wrote: 91 Points

  Like a merlot. High abv. Smooth at open. Would buy again.

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