Betz La Cote Rousse Syrah (event) 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
La Cote Rousse Syrah (event)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Red Mountain AVA, Yakima Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 95+ (2016); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94+; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 90. Approx

Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruit (blackberry, black raspberry, blueberry) with black olive, white/black pepper, lavender, smoked meat and stony mineral notes; ripe, savory and layered with firm, polished tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, braised short ribs, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese-style char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki or hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Fermented with a significant portion of whole clusters (≈45% in 2016); matured ~12 months in French oak (about 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (founded by Bob & Cathy Betz) focuses on single-site Syrahs from Red Mountain blocks (clones 99, 383, 174 and Tablas Creek clone); small-production, Rhône-style Washington wines.