Betz Besoleil 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Besoleil
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Jeb Dunnuck 91

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red; perfumed red berries, strawberry, raspberry, orange zest, rose petals, tellicherry pepper, herbs de Provence, dusty minerality and saline undertones. Silky texture with fine-grained tannins and a focused, lingering spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, charcuterie, herbed roast chicken, ratatouille. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan-style dishes, grilled lamb kebabs, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Southern Rhône–style blend; partial destemming (~60%), fermented on skins and aged in used oak barrels (approx. 12–18 months) to preserve freshness and perfume.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery, founded by Bob Betz in 1997 after a long Chateau Ste. Michelle career; sources fruit from premier Columbia Valley sites and focuses on Rhône varieties and Old-World style winemaking.