2008 J. Bookwalter Cabernet Sauvignon Foreshadow

• By Stephen Tanzer
  November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159, (See more on Vinous...)

  (J. Bookwalter Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Foreshadow Columbia Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.

Washington Wine Report

• By Sean Sullivan
  7/6/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points

  (J Bookwalter Winery Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Pretty French oak spices along with herbal notes, black cherry, and licorice. The palate is full of rich fruit flavors with abundant oak accents and silky tannins. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Dionysus, Conner-Lee, Klipsun, Ciel du Cheval, McKinley Springs, and Elephant Mountain. Aged 20 months in French oak. 15.2% alcohol. 1,850 cases produced.

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  10/26/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (BOOKWALTER Cabernet Foreshadow) Cabernet Dear Friends, This one’s for all the new people on the Email List – those that have asked for boutique-level domestic Cabernet or something other than our core high acid/no-fruit choices (you’ve tired of Gamay and prickly Sauvignon Blanc already? You’ve only been on the list for a week? We’ll beat you down eventually...) One of the benefits of our location within Washington State is an ear-to-the-ground philosophy that gives us a direct pipeline to many of the more unknown, small production entrants that have yet to be discovered outside of the Northwest and that usually means exemplary pricing on wine primed for national attention. With that.. Today’s offer is about one thing: Cabernet Sauvignon...and a mouthful at that. Last year’s 2007 Bookwalter Cabernet “Foreshadow” opened the door for this relatively unknown, small-scale winery from our state with accolades (and points) to perk up many casual observers. The wine sold out quickly and Bookwalter has a waiting list for the 2008. The good news? The 2008’s are even better (you knew I was going to say that). If you ask John Bookwalter, he will not so candidly offer the fact that the 2008 Foreshadow is one of the top wines ever produced from his eponymous cellar – even better than the highly reviewed 2007: “Here are my thoughts on ’08. This is the first vintage that Claude Gros (of Chateau de la Negly La Clape fame) and I took from 4 months of aging (he came on board February 2009) through to blending so this vintage definitely wears a bit of his stamp and what we are trying to accomplish, which is largely, bring the fruit forward, brighten the wines up and reduce the oak impact from a flavor and tannin perspective. He was very pleased with what we were able to accomplish. Overall we also declassified at a much higher rate than, for example, in 2006 and 2007. We produced no Chapter Wine in 2008, reduced our “reserve” white label Conflict and Protagonist significantly and to the point where they are likely not to leave the winery to the distribution channel which significantly improved, in my opinion, the Foreshadow tier of Cabernet and Merlot.” That doesn’t sound like a Cabernet, that sounds like a Cabernet? Due to your grandiose support of his wines last year, John Bookwalter has decided to offer you pricing on the 2008 that is a one-time/one-day situation – basically the wholesale cost. If you are getting impatient with all the eccentric European choices we’ve sent your way (or simply wish to stock your cellar with terrific price/value Cabernet), today’s the day. For more information on this winery, please see Paul Gregutt’s article penned in the spring of 2010 (for those of you still unfamiliar with Paul, he is one of the top experts on Washington State – he’s the main wine authority for the Seattle Times and is also the reviewer for the Wine Enthusiast - by the way, Paul has just come out with a terrific book on Washington State wines – look for an offer from us in the next week): http://www.paulgregutt.com/2010/04/joys-of-j-bookwalter.html For reference on the style, here is Paul’s review of the 2007 Foreshadow Cabernet, keep in mind what John Bookwalter said above regarding the 2008: This parcel is directly from the winery cellar with with impeccable provenance. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED up to 36/person until we run out – pricing valid today only... 2008 J. Bookwalter Cabernet Sauvignon “Foreshadow” - (compare at $32-40+, you can check pricing of the 2007 for comparison) To order: niki@garagistewine.com This wine will arrive in a week or two (please check OARS for local pick up after Nov 15th). If the weather cooperates, it will ship in November (otherwise we will hold it for free until the spring). Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA