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By: 2006 Ross Andrew Winery Syrah Boushey Vineyards - $28 @ McCarthy & Schiering « Swordfern Wines

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:32:20 +0000

[...] you want to learn more about the vineyard that produced this gem, Wine Peeps recently made a visit. Also, Paul Gregutt writes about Boushey Vineyards in his wonderful book, Washington Wines & [...]

By: Kori

Kori — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:33:35 +0000

Paul,

Glad to hear that you like the vineyard reports. I agree that wines made from Boushey fruit tend to be a bit pricey. Thanks for the Ross Andrew recommendation. Dad (John) was at the McCarthy & Schiering tasting last Saturday too. He picked up a bottle of the Ross Andrew Boushey Vineyard Syrah so I look forward to checking it out.

By: Paul Zitarelli

Paul Zitarelli — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:36:08 +0000

Kori –

I love the vineyard reports. So much of what winds up in the bottle starts in the vineyard. And I love Boushey fruit, although many of the wines made from it are pretty expensive.

One recent entry at a more modest price point is Ross Andrew. They just released a 2006 Boushey vineyard-designate Syrah, which they were pouring at McCarthy & Schiering last Saturday. I had a chance to taste, and it’s pretty great, with a huge, funky nose and clean, pure fruit on the palate. I think it’s worth checking out at $28.