Betz Clos de Betz 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Clos de Betz
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 60%, Petit Verdot 21%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94, James Suckling 95, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Enthusiast 93, Stephen Tanzer 93 (approx. scores); ca

Tasting Note
Merlot-dominant, concentrated black cherry and plum with dark chocolate, anise, tobacco and savory leather. Velvety mid-palate, polished tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, beef short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, braised beef with soy, milder mapo tofu, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Partially fermented (small portion in concrete), blended, aged ~19 months in French oak (approx. 60% new), bottled after extended oak maturation.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery — family-owned Washington producer founded by Bob and Cathy Betz; known for Merlot-led Bordeaux-style blends and site-driven vineyard sourcing since the late 1990s.