Betz La Serenne Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
La Serenne Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yakima Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96 pts (2019); James Suckling 95 pts (2019); Wine Spectator 94 pts (2019). (Betz notes a Jeb Dunnuck barrel score of 93–95. )

Tasting Note
Blackberry and blueberry core with cracked espresso, black pepper, violet, fennel and savory herbs. Medium-full, rich mouthfeel, polished tannins and bright acidity drive a long, intense finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, venison, braised short ribs, roasted duck; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
100% Syrah from Boushey Vineyard. Fermented with a high proportion of whole clusters; aged ~12–14 months in French oak (approximately 40% new). Bottled April 2021.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (Bob & Cathy Betz) crafts site-driven Syrah from Boushey Vineyard (farmed by Dick Boushey). Renowned Washington producer focused on Rhône-style Syrah.