Boushey Vineyard Syrah
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a highly regarded family-owned winery headquartered on a lush, wooded hillside known as Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington. The winery is dedicated to crafting limited-production, hand-crafted wines, sourcing premium fruit from top-tier Washington state vineyards—such as Champoux and Stillwater Creek—alongside their own estate, Margaret's Vineyard, located in the Walla Walla Valley. Under sustainable and Salmon-Safe certified practices, JM Cellars produces a diverse and acclaimed portfolio that showcases expressive Bordeaux and Rh$ne-style blends, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, and unique varietals like Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.