Booker / My Favorite Neighbor Harvey and Harriet 2021
(Paso Robles / San Luis Obispo, California) - [JD 93] [JS 93]

Winery Notes:
Harvey & Harriet wines were born from the spirit of playfulness. Dedicated to a couple who raised a family with an abundance of love, creativity, and just a little bit of mischief. The simplicity of no responsibilities and the idea of life as a playground. Take a sip and return to the lightheartedness of yesterday.

The upward trend of this wine does not stop with the 2021 vintage. Harvey & Harriet Red Blend continues to deliver at a high level with dark, complex notes of blackberry, fig, and currant. Its deep ruby hue is accompanied by a palate driven by cocoa, spice, brown sugar, and leather. The incredible density, finely grained tannins, and bright finish that seems to go on forever make this wine the ultimate crowd pleaser. Show this wine off at your next gathering as soon as you get to the party or tuck it away for a special occasion. Either way you will be rewarded.

Technical Information:

Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 12% Syrah, 7% Petit Sirah, 7% Malbec, 2% Grenache, 2% Cabernet Franc

Aged: 18 months in 50% New French Oak (225L), 50% Neutral French Oak (225L)
pH: 3.7

Alcohol: 14.1%

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
The 2021 Red Blend comes all from purchased fruit (mostly from Paso Robles) and it's a smoking good blend based on Bordeaux varieties that tastes like it costs three times the price. Cassis, graphite, violets, and classy oak define the aromatics, and it's beautifully balanced, medium to full-bodied, has a ripe, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. Don't miss this crazy value in Bordeaux blends from California!

93 Points - James Suckling:
Aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of violets, black olives and vanilla. Rich and ripe character but with balance and focus. Full-bodied with finely polished tannins and a deep dark-fruited character. Drink or hold.