Betz Domane de Pierres Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Domane de Pierres Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Walla Walla Valley (Rocks District / Ancient Stones vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for the 2019 Betz Domaine de Pierres Syrah include Jeb Dunnuck 96, James Suckling 95, Wine Spectator 94 (Wine Advocate reported 94-96). Sources: Betz Family Winery product/acclaim pages, Jeb Dunnuck review, James Suckling, Wine Spectator, retailer listings (Wine. com, SAQ)

Tasting Note
Savory, gamey Syrah with black raspberry, violets, smoked meat, olive tapenade, white pepper and exotic baking spices; steely mineral undercurrent, silky mid-palate and polished tannins leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, charcuterie, smoked brisket, mushroom ragù; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or roasted duck (Peking duck), Sichuan peppercorn beef, mushroom hot pot, grilled teriyaki short ribs.

Production Method
100% whole-cluster fermentation from single-site fruit; aged ~13 months in French oak (228L & 500L) in small lots; minimal intervention and gentle extraction to preserve site expression.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (est. 1997) sources fruit from the Ancient Stones vineyard in the Rocks District of Walla Walla. Family-run, acclaimed for site-driven, age-worthy Syrahs and careful small-lot winemaking.