2021 Syrah

Washington Syrah is something special. A unique blend of dark, vibrant fruit and savory, meaty character, it manages to walk the proverbial Washington line between the mineral depth of France and the bold-fruited Californian examples. Boushey Vineyard is among the oldest Syrah plantings in the state and undoubtedly one of its most iconic. Wild, seductive and fresh it shows why many winemakers view Syrah as Washington’s crown jewel.

 

The 2021 Boushey Vineyard Syrah is an absolutely massive wine; a fine example of the combination of power and grace that this superlative site is able to produce. It’s been aging for three years now, yet the wine is just starting to show its stuff: it’s already balanced and rich, but the emerging texture and complexity says that this baby will richly reward some patience in the cellar...or an hour or so in a decanter.