2006 Bookwalter Protagonist

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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WS 92 WA 91 WE 91
WS 92

Wine Spectator, June 2009

Rich with layers of mint- and tobacco-infused black cherry blackberry and cedar flavors that ride easily over a mild grip of tannins to a long expressive finish. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Syrah and others...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2009

The 2006 Protagonist is a blend of 63% Merlot 28% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Petit Verdot Syrah and Cabernet Franc. It received the same upbringing as the two Foreshadow wines. It displays an enticing bouquet of...
WE 91

Wine Enthusiast, September 2009

Big smooth and loaded with smoky oak this substantial Bordeaux blend comes at you with lots of cherry cassis licorice and dark chocolate. It's muscular and authoritative with Red Mountain minerality.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region Washington
Sub-region Columbia Valley
Appellation Yakima Valley
Sub-appellation Red Mountain
Vintage 2006
Size 750ML

Located in the heart of Washington wine country, J. Bookwalter Winery has been producing high-quality red and white wines since 1982. It was established by Jerry Bookwalter, the 9th generation of the Bookwalter family to have been involved in American agriculture.

Jerry had years of experience in California farming and has helped managed the plantings of three iconic vineyards – Sagemoor, Bacchus and Dionysus – before eventually becoming vineyard manager of the famed Conner Lee Vineyard which remains the largest source of grapes for J. Bookwalter wines.

In 1997, John Bookwalter joined the winery with a keen understanding of its heritage and a clear vision for its future. He proceeded to make sweeping changes to improve and expand the J. Bookwalter brand. He hired world-renowned consulting winemakers Zelma Long and Claude Gros to support the company’s winemaking efforts. In 2014, John turned over most of the winemaking responsibilities to Caleb Foster, who is recognized as one of the top winemakers in the United States.

The winery’s flagship tasting room in Richland, named one of the best tasting rooms in the United States by Sunset magazine, now includes a renowned, full-service restaurant, Fiction. J. Bookwalter also operates an attractive, modern tasting studio in Woodinville.