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Boudreaux Cellars

January 23, 2023

Today we share one of the great producers based in the Leavenworth, Washington area. Boudreaux Cellars utilizes the talents of former Leonetti protege Rob Newsom. A former mountain and rock climbing guide, Newsom is originally from Louisiana and trained with Gary Figgins before making his own homemade wine back in 1998. His first commercial wines were made in 2001 but he needed a name for his winery. Chris Figgins suggested he name his winery Boudreaux after the infamous Cajun folklore character known for his brilliant sense of humor and pursuit of high adventure.

Boudreaux has tasting rooms at their Icicle Canyon winery location as well as downtown Leavenworth. For years I have purchased these wines and have bene so impressed with the aging potential. The wines that Newsom makes are released considerably later than most other wineries. I fondly recall vintages 2006-2008 of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that I purchased and sadly those wines have all been enjoyed from my cellar. The new vintage (2016) Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning new wine that is really singing now at the seven year mark. Learn more at boudreauxcellars.com and here is my review of the new 2016 Boudreaux Cabernet Sauvignon wine.

2016 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon- The gorgeous 2016 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a silky edition of this wine that is already drinking marvelously. Once on the nose this shows gorgeous red florals and red raspberry tones that combine with freshly tilled soils, dark currants and sandalwood accents. The palate is plush and viscous, with good weight and underlying finesse. Finishing long with black fruits and minerals, this is a gorgeous bottling that is really hitting its stride now — and will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another ten years. Drink 2023-2035- 94

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