Syrah, Boushey-McPherson Vyd., 2004
$46.00 (library)
This Yakima Valley hillside vineyard, at 1300 ft. elevation, is one of the highest in the valley. It is farmed by Dick Boushey, whose reputation for producing world-class Syrah is already well established. Dick’s expert water management produces uncommonly small berries for Syrah, concentrating the flavor and color in the wine. This fruit was our last to be harvested, with excellent extended hang time. We consider this Syrah to be the most elegant of our 2004 harvest, yet still a wine of depth and substance.
Winemaker's Notes:
Nose has warm spices--cinnamon, allspice, cocoa and espresso, with an accent of nasturtium flower. Warm, soft entry with a sweet impression from the oak and a lingering finish. Deep coffee flavors contrast with bright blackberry.
vintage: 2004
variety: Syrah 98%, Viognier 2% (co-fermented)
appellation: Yakima Valley
vineyard: Boushey-McPherson
grower: Dick Boushey
total production: 274 cases
harvest date: October 9th, 2004
barrels: Hungarian Oak
pH: 3.78
TA: 0.55 g/100ml
alc: 14.1%
