Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Boushey vineyards, located on the cooler, western side of Yakima Valley, always produced wonderful, Rhône-like syrah. Very elegant, yet showing deep, concentrated flavors. This 2017 has aromas of blueberry and blackberry jam, vanilla bean, lean spice, cracked pepper, charcuterie, and a hint of smokiness. There’s a salinity and bright acidity that gives a lifting effect…

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Airfield Estate Lone Birch Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Airfield Estate Lone Birch Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

A very bold wine with jammy components, but also a strong oak presence, dark chocolate, tar, and spices. The Palate is robust and powerful, full-bodied, and very structured. The tannins are grippy and squared.

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Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah – 2018 Yakima Valley

Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah – 2018 Yakima Valley

This rising star in Columbia Valley, launched in 2010, has quickly become iconic and reputed for their hard to resist wines. This Syrah sourced from their vineyard in the Yakima Valley is aged 16 months in 15% new French oak prior to bottling. It has a signature richness and smokiness, with a good tension in…

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