Betz La Serenne Syrah 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
La Serenne Syrah
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yakima Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Wine Enthusiast 92; Vinous ~91-92

Tasting Note
Fresh blackberries, plum and boysenberry with violet, dried lavender, cracked pepper, smoked meat, olive and stony minerality; dark chocolate and saline notes lead to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, charcuterie, roasted mushrooms and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki or soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
100% Syrah from Boushey Vineyard; grapes primarily destemmed, ~40% fermented in large concrete and the balance in stainless/French oak; aged in French oak barrels for nearly a year.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery founded by Bob & Cathy Betz in 1997. La Serenne is sourced from Boushey Vineyard (Phelps clone). Betz is noted for Rhône-style reds; ownership shifted in 2011 and the label was acquired by Ackley Brands in 2024.