Betz Clos de Betz 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Clos de Betz
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Petit Verdot 15%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94, Wine Spectator 93, Wine Enthusiast 92

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with cocoa, tobacco, leather and savory herbs; plush Merlot weight, bright acidity, layered spice and a long, grippy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, umami mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Right‑Bank Bordeaux‑style blend; fermented and matured in small lots, aged 19 months in 100% French oak; limited-production (~950 cases).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Bob and Cathy Betz in 1997, Betz Family Winery is a premium Washington producer based in Woodinville, sourcing top Columbia Valley vineyards and working closely with growers.