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Betz Family Winery Syrah La Cote Patriarche 2012
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Betz Family Winery
Since its first vintange in 1997, Betz Family Winery has had a single-minded goal of crafting compelling wines with individual character that are approachable and age-worthy, and wich showcase Washington as a distinguished wine region of the world. By carving out specific vineyard blocks and being meticulous in the vineyard and cellar they are able to achieve the quality they aspire to, the result being highly-acclaimed wines that compete on the world stage.
Summary
The Betz Family Winery Syrah La Côte Patriarche 2012 is a remarkable expression of Washington's premier Syrah site, Red Willow Vineyard. This limited-production wine, crafted from some of the oldest Syrah vines in the state, showcases a deep inky purple color and offers a complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and wild herbs complemented by notes of licorice and smoked earth. Its full-bodied richness is matched by a seamless texture and a striking elegance, making it a standout choice for connoisseurs. With its dense fruit flavors and firm tannins, this wine promises longevity and the potential to evolve beautifully over time. The blend emphasizes the unique terroir and the historic significance of its vineyards.
Tasting Notes
- WA96
- A cuvee that’s not produced in every vintage, the 2012 Cote Patriarche comes all from the Red Willow vineyard and mostly from the oldest Syrah vines planted in Washington. Inky purple in color, with mineral-laced blackberry, cassis, crushed flowers, smoked earth and licorice, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, a seamless texture and an overriding sense of elegance that carries through the finish. Knockout stuff, it too will have 15+ years of longevity.
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