Boushey Vineyard Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from one of Washington State's most revered sites, the JM Cellars Boushey Vineyard Syrah is a testament to the legendary viticultural work of Dick Boushey in the Yakima Valley. Boushey Vineyard is widely celebrated as a benchmark site for Washington Syrah, favored for its mid-slope elevation and cooler microclimate which allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining remarkable natural acidity. This slow ripening imparts a distinctive Old World sensibility to the wine, characterized by its signature aromatic profile of cracked black pepper, savory smoked meats, and dark bramble fruit. JM Cellars masterfully coaxes these terroir-driven nuances out through careful fermentation and aging in French oak, creating a structured, complex, and deeply expressive red wine that captures the wild, rugged elegance of the Pacific Northwest.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is an acclaimed family-owned winery nestled amidst the wooded tranquility of Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington, alongside their estate plantings at Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Committed to sustainable, small-lot craftsmanship, the winery sources premium fruit across renowned Pacific Northwest AVAs to produce wines with balanced structure and authentic varietal character. JM Cellars is celebrated for its diverse and expressive portfolio, ranging from signature Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings to vibrant Rhône varietals and small-production whites.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah