Betz Family Winery
La Côte Patriarche Yakima Valley Syrah
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Intensely perfumey: violet, rose, gardenia. Deep dark ruby, high concentration and deeply stained legs. Sweet spices, black pepper, lush/ripe red cherry, blueberry, and blackberry. Oxidative notes. Medium plus to elevated acidity and tannins. Elevated to high body. Oak: smoke on the finish. Great structure, depth, and minerals.
Intensely perfumey: violet, rose, gardenia. Deep dark ruby, high concentration and deeply stained legs. Sweet spices, black pepper, lush/ripe red cherry, blueberry, and blackberry. Oxidative notes. Medium plus to elevated acidity and tannins. Elevated to high body. Oak: smoke on the finish. Great structure, depth, and minerals.
Mar 18th, 2018Very fine now and through 15 or more years of age.
Very fine now and through 15 or more years of age.
Apr 11th, 2016
Infanticide! This is waaaayyy too young. Great aromas of stewed black fruit, plum, graphite, and grilled meat. Flavors of red/black currant, generous, mineral smokiness, within a tight acidic frame. Built to last. Will be stashing away my other bottle for another 8-10yrs.
Infanticide! This is waaaayyy too young. Great aromas of stewed black fruit, plum, graphite, and grilled meat. Flavors of red/black currant, generous, mineral smokiness, within a tight acidic frame. Built to last. Will be stashing away my other bottle for another 8-10yrs.
Sep 26th, 2014
2013 vintage. Savory and saline blue fruits with excellent balance and a beautiful tangy finish. Drinking well now. Very nice.
2013 vintage. Savory and saline blue fruits with excellent balance and a beautiful tangy finish. Drinking well now. Very nice.
Jan 9th, 2021
Probably the best example of an American syrah
Probably the best example of an American syrah
Jun 5th, 2020Stormy notes of blackberry with mineral undertones. Rich and full mouth with smooth tannins and lightly acidic finish.
Stormy notes of blackberry with mineral undertones. Rich and full mouth with smooth tannins and lightly acidic finish.
Sep 7th, 2019
Beautifully balanced Washington State/Columbia Valley/Red Mountain Syrah. Intense dark fruit notes with violets and roses on the nose. Black pepper spice. Soft and smooth on the finish. Power and finesse in the same bottle.
Beautifully balanced Washington State/Columbia Valley/Red Mountain Syrah. Intense dark fruit notes with violets and roses on the nose. Black pepper spice. Soft and smooth on the finish. Power and finesse in the same bottle.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Quite tannic suggesting this can go another 5 or more years. Beautiful nose. Long long finish with layers of fruit
Quite tannic suggesting this can go another 5 or more years. Beautiful nose. Long long finish with layers of fruit
May 25th, 2019