Boushey Vineyard Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Boushey Vineyard, located in the cooler Yakima Valley AVA, is one of Washington State's most legendary vineyard sites, meticulously managed by pioneering grower Dick Boushey. While Fidelitas is deeply associated with the warm, powerful terroir of Red Mountain, winemaker Charlie Hoppes has sourced fruit from Boushey to craft a distinct, elegant Red Wine. This bottling showcases a different side of Washington terroir—marked by Boushey's signature bright acidity, refined tannins, and distinctive savory, mineral undertones. The wine typically marries the structured richness of Bordeaux varietals with the vibrant, peppery fruit of Syrah, benefiting from French oak aging that respects the vineyard's unique, cooler-climate character.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.