I felt incredibly lucky to have tasted this bottle with Betz assistant winemaker, Louis Skinner, who is both talented and, as I learned, something of a wine collector himself. The 2012 La Serenne is fabulous, with a nose that reminds me of blackberries macerated in fresh thyme, crème brûlée and cedar. The innate sweetness at the core of this stylish Syrah is offset by ripe tannins, a fine mineral-acid backbone, and more serious notes of game, black olive, iron, iodine, and loamy soil. 14.3% ABV | Sample
I felt incredibly lucky to have tasted this bottle with Betz assistant winemaker, Louis Skinner, who is both talented and, as I learned, something of a wine collector himself. The 2012 La Serenne is fabulous, with a nose that reminds me of blackberries macerated in fresh thyme, crème brûlée and cedar. The innate sweetness at the core of this stylish Syrah is offset by ripe tannins, a fine mineral-acid backbone, and more serious notes of game, black olive, iron, iodine, and loamy soil. 14.3% ABV | Sample
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2015
I didn't realize how new world this was until tasting after St. Cosme's Hominis Fides. Almost a chocolate milkshake compared to Cosme. That said, it's still quite balanced, with lots of intensity and a lengthy finish.
I didn't realize how new world this was until tasting after St. Cosme's Hominis Fides. Almost a chocolate milkshake compared to Cosme. That said, it's still quite balanced, with lots of intensity and a lengthy finish.
Jul 24th, 2016Distinctively more old world than my recent favorite from K Vintners - both wines are from the Boushey Vineyard. Dark fruit, peppered game, loam, and a hint of creamy root beer.
Distinctively more old world than my recent favorite from K Vintners - both wines are from the Boushey Vineyard. Dark fruit, peppered game, loam, and a hint of creamy root beer.
Jul 3rd, 2016
Savory, peppery and lovely. Balanced Syrah from a cool vintage in WA that shows typical Betz class.
Savory, peppery and lovely. Balanced Syrah from a cool vintage in WA that shows typical Betz class.
Apr 17th, 2016
Black fruit, spice and tobacco. M tannin, long finish. Classic and old world style.
Black fruit, spice and tobacco. M tannin, long finish. Classic and old world style.
Feb 13th, 2016
Old school balance. Big, but not over the top. Built or the long haul. Love it.
Old school balance. Big, but not over the top. Built or the long haul. Love it.
May 13th, 2015
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
