Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Vineyard Designation
Boushey
Harvest Date
October 21, 2022
Sugar
23.8% at harvest
Acid
6.6 g/L
pH
3.79
Aging
17 months in new Dargaud & Jaegle French oak barrel and once-used French oak puncheon
Fermentation
13 days
Bottling Date
March 26, 2024
Tannin
Ample refined tannins
Alcohol %
14.9
2022 Boushey Vineyard Reserve Syrah
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This Single Barrel wine is 100% Syrah from the acclaimed Boushey Vineyard near Grandview in the Yakima Valley. Enticing and characteristic aromas of olive brine, bacon fat, blackberry, almond, vanilla, dark roast coffee and sage flow into appealing tastes of black currant, blackberry, plum sauce, espresso beans, tanned leather, and Earl Gray tea. The finish is complex with ample refined tannins.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Single Barrel wine is 100% Syrah from the acclaimed Boushey Vineyard near Grandview in the Yakima Valley. Enticing and characteristic aromas of olive brine, bacon fat, blackberry, almond, vanilla, dark roast coffee and sage flow into appealing tastes of black currant, blackberry, plum sauce, espresso beans, tanned leather, and Earl Gray tea. The finish is complex with ample refined tannins.
Vineyard Notes
Boushey Vineyards, owned by Richard and Luanne Boushey, are located in the Yakima Valley five miles north of the town of Grandview on the southern slopes of the Rattlesnake Mountains. The vineyards are planted on several sites within a two-mile radius; generally south-facing slopes varying from 700 to 1200 ft. elevation. The first blocks of grapes were planted in 1980 (including this Cabernet Sauvignon) and the youngest was recently planted in 2003. Dick's philosophy of grape growing is to compliment mother nature. Occasionally he tries to fool her into thinking she is in control but most of time it is the other way around.
Production Notes
Our grapes were hand sorted and mechanically destemmed into a small bin for a one day cold soak to bring out flavors and color. Yeast and nutrients were added to start an 13 day active fermentation followed by a 24 day extended maceration on the skins. The “free run” wine was pumped into barrels and the remaining skins were gently pressed to extract remaining wine into the barrels. The wine then went through a malolactic fermentation which softens the wine.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with asiago, grilled lamb, gyros, or barbecued pork.
Production
22 cases
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Vineyard Designation
Boushey
Harvest Date
October 21, 2022
Sugar
23.8% at harvest
Acid
6.6 g/L
pH
3.79
Aging
17 months in new Dargaud & Jaegle French oak barrel and once-used French oak puncheon
Fermentation
13 days
Bottling Date
March 26, 2024
Tannin
Ample refined tannins
Alcohol %
14.9
