My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles' most talked-about Cabernet, world-class structure and approachability in the same bottle.
My Favorite Neighbor is made by Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyards, one of the most respected winemakers in Paso Robles. The fruit comes from exceptional vineyard sites across Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, and the Edna Valley, where clay soils remarkably similar to those found in Napa and Bordeaux give the wine its depth and structure. The vineyards are farmed meticulously, with Jensen's team treating every block like a single-vineyard offering.
The 2022 vintage, a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 6% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah, and 3% Petit Verdot, was aged 18-20 months in 55-70% new French oak. The result is a wine of serious complexity: cassis, dark blue fruit, leafy tobacco, and baking spice on the nose, with a full, plush palate, chalky tannins, and a long, mineral finish. It is extraordinarily well-suited to dry-aged beef, braised lamb, or a hard, aged cheese.
The 2022 vintage was awarded 94 points by both James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck, remarkable scores for a wine at this price point.
Pairs well with: Dry-aged Steak, Braised Lamb Shanks, Wild Boar, Hard Aged Cheese, Dark Chocolate
A wine this good doesn't need a special occasion. It makes one.
Product Details
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (79%), Malbec (8%), Syrah (6%), Petite Sirah (4%), Petit Verdot (3%)
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Booker Vineyards / Eric Jensen
Country: United States
Region / AVA: Paso Robles, California
Winemaker: Eric Jensen
Soil: Clay (similar to Napa and Bordeaux); sourced across Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Edna Valley sites
Aging: 18-20 months, 55-70% new French oak
Meet The Maker
Eric Jensen and his wife Lisa purchased 100 acres in Paso Robles in 2001 and founded Booker Vineyards, which quickly became one of the most acclaimed small wineries in California. My Favorite Neighbor was born from Eric's collaboration with his closest winemaking allies, Justin Smith of Saxum and Stephan Asseo of L'Aventure. The wine reflects Paso Robles at its most ambitious: sourced from exceptional sites, farmed without shortcuts, and crafted to rival the best Cabernets in the world. Eric's reputation has been built vintage by vintage through consistently outstanding scores and an absolute commitment to quality.
Quick Facts
Paso Robles' most sought-after Cab: world-class, surprisingly approachable.
- Best For: A big dinner, a wine lover's birthday, or the one bottle you want to open when you really mean it
- Style: Full-bodied Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tasting Notes: Cassis, dark cherry, leafy tobacco, and baking spice with plush, polished tannins and a long finish
- Pairs Well With: Dry-aged Steak, Braised Lamb Shanks, Wild Boar, Hard Aged Cheese, Dark Chocolate
- Body: Full, rich, and layered
- Rating: 94 Points, James Suckling (2022); 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck (2022)
- Fermentation: 18-20 months in new French oak
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend with Petit Verdot, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah
- Serve Temperature: 65°F, decant 30 minutes
My Favorite Neighbor earned its name honestly. A wine you'll want to know well.
Shipping Restrictions
WINE SHIPS ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.
A 21+ signature is required upon delivery.
Orders of 4 bottles or more: Please expect to confirm availability of an adult on premises to sign for your order. We will not ship without email or phone confirmation.
