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2012 Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah

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December 25, 2022 - $32

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RATINGS

95Wine Enthusiast

This wine shines with notes of smoked meat, mineral, dark coffee and earthy funk. The flavors are dense, rich and voluptuous, while retaining an exquisite sense of balance. It’s an exclamation point of a wine that’s approachable now.

94-96The Wine Advocate

...smoking-barrel sample loaded with potential. Blackberry, pepper, bloody meat, salty minerality & earth are just some of the nuances here. This full-bodied effort has fantastic texture, substantial, yet sweet tannin & a terrific finish.

93+ Stephen Tanzer

Knockout nose combines cassis, blackberry, licorice and espresso complemented by sexy oak tones. Creamy and concentrated, offering a restrained sweetness and outstanding lift to its juicy blackberry and espresso flavors...

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.