The big, inky/purple-hued 2008 Syrah Fracture offers loads of blackberry, meat juice, pepper, and camphor notes, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and terrific fruit intensity, purity, and length. This stunner should evolve nicely for a decade or more. Booker Vineyard has quickly established itself as one of the top sites in the Paso Robles region for Rhone varietals. This 40-acre vineyard is planted in limestone soils, just west of Highway 101, and every wine I have tasted since their debut 2005 vintage has been unapologetically Californian in flavor, exuberance, personality, and soul. The current and upcoming releases continue Booker’s Midas touch with these varietals. The red wines are nearly off the chart in terms of their aromatic complexity with stacked and packed personalities as well as brilliant balance.Tel. (805) 237-7367; Fax (805) 237-7368