Betz Besoleil 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Besoleil
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 55%, Mourvèdre 23%, Syrah 11%, Cinsault 11%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; James Suckling 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Wine Spectator 90 (all for 2016 vintage)

Tasting Note
Bright red-cherry and plum fruit with kirsch, raspberry, white pepper, herbs de Provence and licorice. Silky texture, succulent mid-palate, velvety tannins and bright acidity with a lingering, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, duck confit, grilled pork, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, grilled yakitori, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Rhone-style co-fermented blend aged predominantly in neutral barrels/neutral oak to preserve fruit. Minimal new oak, gentle extraction to emphasize freshness and silky texture.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery, founded by Bob Betz in 1997, is a family-owned Washington producer focused on Rhône-style wines from Yakima/Columbia Valley vineyards; small-production, terroir-driven approach.