Betz Clos de Betz (event) 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Clos de Betz (event)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Jeb Dunnuck 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 91; Vinous 91

Tasting Note
Black cherry, pomegranate and cassis with licorice, cedar and five-spice; velvety, concentrated texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi/BBQ beef, char siu, braised beef with soy and five-spice.

Production Method
Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux-style blend; long malolactic fermentation; aged ~19 months in 100% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (Bob & Cathy Betz) produces Right Bank–style Merlot blends from top Columbia Valley sites, sourcing fruit from premier Red Mountain blocks (e.g., Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun).