{"product_id":"betz-family-domaine-de-pierres-syrah-2016","title":"Betz Family Domaine de Pierres Syrah 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003eWith our long history of making single site syrah's in Washington, it made sense for us to venture into the Rocks District of Milton Freewater in the Walla Walla Valley to bring you our newest syrah, \"Domaine de Pierres.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003eThe Rocks AVA produces syrah that shows a distinct character, separating it from any other site in Washington State. One thing in particular that has drawn people here is the gallet stones present throughout the valley. They are very similar to the pudding stones that are found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and can be anywhere from golf ball size, to softball size or larger. Since we purchased the vineyard in 2014 we have been tilling the earth multiple times every season to expose these rocks. The gallet stones act like a heat sink, giving a little extra push to help ripen syrah in an area with marginal heat accumulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003eIn the glass, Domaine de Pierres stands out from our other syrah's because of its incredibly savory profile. Notes of roasted meat, fresh herbs, olive tapenade, tobacco and graphite are supported by dark fruit, espresso, and lavendar. The wine has a lower acidity and higher PH than our other wines, which contributes to a velvety, full bodied mouthfeel. Even in the cellar, we immediately noticed a difference in the color, aromatics and flavor that these syrah grapes were able to express. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003eThe other big reason that we are so excited about the wine from this particular AVA, is that the history of the Rocks is happening right now! Our vineyard, “Ancient Stones,” has only been planted there since 2007, and the beginning of the Rocks as a wine growing region only really started in the 1990's. There is a lot of energy and exploration going on, and it has been a fun experience for our team to be a part of it.  We still have so much to learn about this region and it is very exciting to feel like we are on the upward swing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\"\u003e\"This has strident peppery notes with a layer of sappy whole-cluster fragrances and complexity as well as fresh charcuterie meats, smoky notes and graphite. Red plums and blackberries lurk beneath. The palate has deep chocolate and cherry fruits. Very suave, supple tannins carry dark plums, dark chocolate and energetic freshness to the finish. Give this 2-3 years to integrate.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- James Suckling (2018), 95 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betz Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948975386671,"sku":"W0EE323027SYL","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/betz_domaine_pierres_hq_bottle.jpg?v=1771486508","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/betz-family-domaine-de-pierres-syrah-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}