BOOM BOOM Syrah, Charles Smith Wines, Washington State

• Vintage: 2019 (best recent vintage according to Vivino)

• Origin: Washington State, USA
  
• Grape: Syrah (Shiraz)

• Taste guide: Soft, juicy, savoury, medium-full bodied shiraz with dark fruit, earthy and meaty notes on the nose. Flavours of most prominently blackberry, then black cherry, palm and oaky tobacco notes on the palate.

• Food match: Grilled vegetables, braised dishes, or strong cheese

• 75cl - 14.5% - Screwcap Opening

Boom Boom! exploded on the wine industry in 2007, and this spicy Syrah has been one of Washington State's signature wines ever since. It's a tribute to Charles' first love lost—a woman nicknamed “Boom Boom” O'Brien—and it's one of the biggest and boldest Syrahs of all time. It's not surprising that wine drinkers everywhere have fallen in love with it.

Since Charles Smith stays rooted in the tradition of winemaking in Washington, he has been awarded the “Winemaker of the Year” award many times in the past.