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Red
2007 Betz Family Syrah La Serenne
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Yakima Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 64
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PDXinSEA wrote: 93 points
November 23, 2023 - From magnum. Delicious mature dark fruit with some fennel and black pepper notes. Good length and balance. Held to probably the zenith of its potential due to the magnum enclosure.
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tomandlu wrote:
October 28, 2023 - Similar note to my last. Dark color and an effusive nose, at least at first, but the palate is now disjointed. There are no tannins left that I can taste, just gushy fruit and barely enough acidity to hold it together. I now tastes like an over-ripe cheap syrah to me. If this is bottle variation it's unlike any I've experienced before. Purchased on release and stored in my cellar since.
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tomandlu wrote: 90 points
July 11, 2023 - No detailed notes. Cork broke but didn't crumble and there was no sign of leakage. Moderately deep garnet-red color. Lovely, moderately-complex nose of spices, leather, and hot iron. Nicely balanced on the palate with plenty of fruit and ripe, fading tannins.
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rfras Likes this wine: 92 points
August 1, 2020 - This was clearly better than my last bottle. Jammy fruit still present with a smooth finish.
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johnnyo wrote: 93 points
July 25, 2019 - Rich, full bodied with smoky meaty mixed with luscious black fruit flavors. Delicious
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/21/2009 (link)(Betz Family, La Serenne Syrah Yakima Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147 (link)(Betz Family Vineyards Syrah La Serenne Yakima Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
9/14/2009 (link) ***** points(Betz La Serenne Syrah Yakima Valley) A dark, intense color. Hallmark Boushey Vineyard Syrah nose with smoke, bacon fat, and floral notes. Rich on the palate with black fruit. Hangs endlessly on the palate. An earth-shaking wine that provides both power and refinement.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Betz Family
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation La Serenne
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Yakima Valley
- UPC Code 013528700024
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
- In Cellars 374 (39%)
- Consumed 593 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 14 votes
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- ProducerBetz Family
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationYakima Valley
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