Oublié is the flagship red of Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles, California, a Rhône-style blend built on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The 2017 is a blend of 56% Grenache, 22% Syrah and 22% Mourvèdre, aged in French oak, 35% of it new, and bottled at 15.3% ABV.
Oublié, meaning forgotten in French, has long been one of the winery's most celebrated wines; an earlier vintage was named to the Wine Spectator Top 100, and the 2017 earned 96 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 95 from Vinous.
Grenache leads the 2017 with ripe red fruit and generosity, Syrah adds dark fruit and structure, and Mourvèdre brings savoury depth, giving a rich, layered wine that has gained complexity with bottle age.
A mature bottle of a highly rated Paso Robles blend, it is ready for a special dinner.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Specifications
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Producer: Booker Vineyard
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Vintage: 2017
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Blend: 56% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre
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Ageing: French oak, 35% new
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Region: Paso Robles, California
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ABV: 15.3%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Decant for an hour and serve at about 60 to 65°F. Oublié pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, braised short ribs, duck or a mushroom ragù.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in Oublié 2017?
56% Grenache, 22% Syrah and 22% Mourvèdre.
Where is Booker Vineyard?
In Paso Robles, California.
How was the 2017 rated?
96 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 95 from Vinous.
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