Betz Family Winery first started producing wines in 1997. Their production has grown from 150 to between 2,500 and 3,000 cases. The winery partners with select growers to source their fruit. The growers are all located within Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA and its inner appellations (Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain). The Syrah La Serenne was sourced from the same block of the same vineyard (owned by Dick Boushey in Yakima Valley) for the sixth year in a row. The winemaker believes that this vintage has the most aging potential so far because of 2005’s even growing season. This wine is sold out at the winery. “Lithe and appealing for its bright raspberry and blueberry flavors, wrapped softly in a blanket of fine tannins. The fruit persists against white pepper notes on the long finish. Drink now through 2012. 370 cases made” Wine Spectator rated 91 “The 2005 La Serenne comes from the Boushey Vineyard, a cooler site. Its aromatics are at least as impressive as its sibling’s with aromas of smoke, meat, chocolate, and blueberry leaping from the glass. Velvety-textured, dense, and rich, the wine has remarkable concentration and great integration of the oak, tannin, and acidity. It has enough structure to evolve for 4-6 years and should drink well through 2024. “ Wine Advocate rated 95 |
