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Booker

Booker Vineyard is a Paso Robles estate established by Eric Jensen in 2001 on 42 acres in the Willow Creek District, an elevated, wind-swept area of western Paso Robles known for its limestone-enriched soils and significantly cooler temperatures than the eastern plains. The estate focuses on Rhône varieties and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing a diverse range including Ones Cabernet Sauvignon, Fracture (a GSM blend), Fulldraw (Grenache Blanc), and Tempranillo. Ones Cabernet Sauvignon is the prestige bottling, averaging $166 across 29 lots with the 2014 vintage most traded. Ones Syrah averages $114 across 8 lots. Tempranillo leads in volume with 34 lots at $55 average. Fracture averages $87. Auction prices span $12 to $244, with the overall average of $87 reflecting a producer positioned at the quality-focused Paso tier. Booker has received enthusiastic scores from Wine Advocate (90–97 range) and Vinous, building a mailing list following that drives secondary market activity. The estate's elevation (1,200–1,400 feet) and limestone geology distinguish its wines from lower-elevation Paso Robles — lower alcohol, more structured, more savory in profile.