Betz Pere de Famille Cab Sauv 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Pere de Famille Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (89%), Merlot (7%), Petit Verdot (4%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (94 pts); Vinous/Stephen Tanzer (93+ pts); Wine Spectator (92 pts); Wine Enthusiast (91 pts); Wine & Spirits (90 pts). Sources include Wine. com, Wine Advocate (Issue #225), Vinous (Nov 2015), Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast

Tasting Note
Dense, elegant Cabernet with cassis, blackberry, red currant, violet, graphite and dried herbs. Leather, bay leaf and star anise lift the midpalate; refined tannins and spicy oak lead to a long, savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roasted duck/char siu, Sichuan beef or hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with gentle extraction (Pulsair used in cellar), blended from Columbia Valley sites and aged ~18–19 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (founded by Bob & Cathy Betz in 1997) produces flagship Père de Famille as a Columbia Valley, Bordeaux-style Cabernet showcase; known for small-lot, age-worthy reds.