Betz "La Cote Patriarche" Yakima Valley Syrah 2021

Jeb Dunnuck : 99 Points

(7/10/2024) Coming from older soils (meaning they're above the flood line) and two parcels in the Red Willow Vineyard in Yakima, the 2021 Syrah La Cote Patriarche is a sensational effort that brings everything you could want from Syrah. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as sensational notes of smoked meats, red, blue, and black fruits, ground pepper, smoke, and hints of lavender, this full-bodied Syrah has a gorgeously layered, seamless mouthfeel, ripe, building tannins, flawless overall balance, and a great, meaty, mineral-laced finish. Just about sheer perfection, it deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for two decades. Maturity 2028 - 2049.