2019 Damsel Boushey Vineyard Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc

Washington State’s Yakima Valley is one of America’s great Cabernet Franc regions — and Boushey Vineyard is one of its most legendary sites. The 2019 Damsel Boushey Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a wine of extraordinary precision and character: herbaceous, structured, and layered with the kind of dark fruit and earthy complexity that makes Cab Franc lovers stop mid-sip and pay attention. From a woman-owned winery with an exceptional eye for terroir, this is a bottle that belongs in every serious collection.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant, green bell pepper, fresh herbs, and a hint of graphite and cedar. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins, flavors of dark fruit, earthy spice, and a long, savory finish with notes of tobacco and dried herbs. Boushey Vineyard Cabernet Franc at its most expressive — precise, complex, and deeply satisfying.

• Origin – Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington State, USA
• Producer – Damsel Cellars; woman-owned, Washington State
• Varietal – Cabernet Franc
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 14.0%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

Cabernet Franc’s herbaceous character and firm structure make it one of the most food-friendly red varieties at the table. This Yakima Valley expression pairs beautifully with herb-crusted lamb, grilled duck breast, and slow-roasted pork tenderloin. The earthy, savory finish makes it a natural match for mushroom-based dishes — wild mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or a simple sauté of forest mushrooms. Pairs well with aged cheeses, charcuterie, and anything with fresh herbs in the preparation. For a classic pairing, try it with a simple roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic — the herbs in the wine mirror the herbs on the plate beautifully.

• Pairs well with: Herb-crusted lamb, grilled duck, roasted pork tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, truffle pasta
• Also great with: Aged cheeses, charcuterie, roast leg of lamb, forest mushrooms, herb-forward dishes
• Serve at: 60–65°F — decant 20–30 minutes to open up the aromatics and soften the tannins

Occasion

This is your dinner party Cabernet Franc — the bottle that earns compliments and sparks conversation. Perfect for fall and winter entertaining, special occasion dinners, and gifting the wine enthusiast who appreciates structured, terroir-driven reds. A standout choice for anyone exploring Washington State’s Rhône and Bordeaux varieties, and a beautiful expression of what Boushey Vineyard does best.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Damsel Cellars is a woman-owned winery in Washington State, sourcing from some of the Yakima Valley’s most prestigious vineyard sites. Boushey Vineyard, farmed by Dick Boushey for over four decades, is one of Washington’s most celebrated and sought-after vineyard sources — known for producing grapes of extraordinary concentration, complexity, and site-specific character. The Yakima Valley’s warm days, cool nights, and well-drained volcanic soils create ideal conditions for producing Cabernet Franc of exceptional structure and aromatic intensity. Damsel is part of a growing movement of women winemakers bringing exceptional quality and new perspectives to Washington wine — and this Boushey Vineyard Cab Franc is one of their finest expressions.

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