The 2012 Bookwalter Conflict is a proprietary red blend from the Columbia Valley in Washington, crafted by the producer Bookwalter. This wine is a combination of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and 5% Syrah, creating a complex and well-structured profile.
Wine Spectator awarded this wine an impressive score of 94, highlighting its "supple, plush-textured and expressive" nature, with flavors ranging from currant and plum to sage and white chocolate. The review noted the wine's "tremendous presence" and advised drinking it through 2022.
Wine Enthusiast gave it a score of 92, emphasizing the blend's "roasty-toasty aromas" of dark coffee and bittersweet chocolate, coupled with cherry notes. The palate is described as "appealing and silky in texture," striking a balance between grace and power, and featuring a "lengthy finish."
Erich Zuver from JJ Buckley also rated the wine 92, describing it as having a "ruby red core" with aromas of red and black fruits mixed with savory elements like crushed rocks and herbs de Provence. The palate is "polished and modern," with cherry and blackberry flavors, a good dose of acidity, and a "lengthy finish."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 91, noting its classic plum, black raspberry, chocolate, and spice-laced aromatics. The review describes it as "full-bodied, nicely concentrated, gorgeously pure," with the potential for over a decade of longevity despite some oak integration still needed.
Overall, the 2012 Bookwalter Conflict is praised for its complex flavors, elegant structure, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy selection for enthusiasts of well-crafted red blends.