2018 SYRAH Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley

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Since 2001 Forgeron Cellars has been devoted to crafting artisanal, small-lot wines that explore the nuances of several highly respected and diverse vineyard sites throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Showcasing the unblemished character within each varietal and revealing the unique vintage conditions of the fruit has resulted in a proud tradition of 90+ point award-winning wines.

2018 SYRAH Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Our first-ever Syrah/Viognier co-ferment is sourced 100% from the famed Boushey Vineyard, located in the Yakima Valley AVA. This classic “Côte-Rôtie” style is electric in color and style. Its eye catching luminescent purple hue hints at the heightened floral aromatics that exude from the glass. What follows is over-the-top big dark fruits, with plummy textures, guava, and cigar box. Big tannins pronounce the long finish that features a stunning integration of oak and fruit.

WINEMAKER NOTES Generally south-facing, this vineyard is located 10 miles west of Red Mountain in the Yakima Valley AVA. The Boushey Vineyard sits atop fractured basalt and soil consisting of silt loam, windblown loess, and deposits from the Missoula floods. The elevation at the highest point of the Boushey Vineyard is at 1,400 feet and combined with layered soils and mild temperatures that allow for longer hang time, the resulting fruit presents amazing phenolic ripeness. Wines made from these grapes are well-balanced with lower alcohol and better acidity, and offer an unblemished expression of the varietal fruit. Vineyard owner Dick Boushey is widely lauded as one of Washington State’s top growers. The Boushey Vineyard has long been recognized as a top-spot for Syrah in Washington, and we are thrilled to have it be part of our Forgeron portfolio, both ANVIL and Classic.

VINTAGE NOTES The summer of 2018 was one of the hottest years on record throughout the eastern side of Washington. We experienced several weeks of 95-degree and higher temperatures throughout June, July, and August, which led us to expect an early harvest. However, as we got further into August the temperatures started to cool, leading to an extended growing season that resulted in exceptional flavor development of the fruit on the vine.

TECHNICAL DATA COMPOSITION: 94% Syrah, 6% Viognier VINEYARD: Boushey Vineyard AVA: Yakima Valley COOPERING: 12 months barrel aged in 27% new French oak 73% neutral French oak PH: 3.87 | TA: 4.9g/L | ALCOHOL: 14.9% HARVEST DATE: September 2018 PRODUCTION: 364 cases UPC CODE: 746175657822