2007 Bookwalter Protagonist

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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WS 93 WE 92 WA 90
WS 93

Wine Spectator, October 2010

Polished and round offering a juicy mouthful of plum black currant wet earth and hot stone flavors that push right through a fine layer of refined tannins. Impressive for its minerality expressiveness and length. Merlot...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, September 2010

Lushly aromatic and toasty the substantial oak flavors are set against deep brambly berry and cassis fruits. There are subtle suggestions of mint and some alcoholic heat and an interesting orange peel scent carries into...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2010

The 2007 Protagonist Red Mountain is made up of 69% Merlot 13% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Cabernet Franc with the balance Syrah and Petit Verdot. Notes of cedar spice box violets cassis and black cherry lead to a savory but...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region Washington
Sub-region Columbia Valley
Appellation Yakima Valley
Sub-appellation Red Mountain
Vintage 2007
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.