From Wine Spectator March 31, 2008 issue:
Betz Family Winery Syrah Red Mountain La Côte Rousse 2005
Highly Recommended 94 points
“Ripe and focused. A plush mouthful of raspberry, black cherry and rhubarb pie flavors play nicely against refined tannins and hints of roasted red peppers and pomegranate on the long, expressive finish. An intense Syrah that seems to float in midair. Best from 2010 through 2015.”

Betz Family Winery Syrah Columbia Valley Syrah Chapitre 3 2005
93 points
“Supple and generous, with a spicy, peach-like note adding interest to the currant, blackberry and tar flavors. Finishes with an open texture that makes this feel subtle and graceful. Drink now through 2015.”

Betz Family Winery Syrah Columbia Valley La Serenne 2005
91 points
“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.”

From the Betz News and Events page: Betz Family Winery has been invited to attend this extraordinary wine event. Held every other year in New York City, theWine Spectator sponsored event attracts the very best of wineries from Europe, California, Australia and South America. This year they’ve included a couple of Washington wineries and we’re thrilled to be among them. We’ll pour our 2005 Syrah La Cote Rousse at two nights of tastings, October 25 and 26. (By the way, the previous vintage of which was recently listed at the top of Washington wines in the July 31 Wine Spectator review of the state’s offerings. See the Acclaim page for details.)