Betz Pere de Famille Cab Sauv 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Pere de Famille Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Columbia Valley, Washington.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores: Jeb Dunnuck 97pts; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~95–96pts; James Suckling 95pts; Wine Spectator 90pts. Multiple professional reviews praise structure, purity and long aging potential

Tasting Note
Powerful, full-bodied Cabernet: black currant, blackberry, violet, graphite, bay leaf and baking spice, with black olive and mineral notes, firm fine tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef or spicy braised dishes.

Production Method
Extended maceration on Cabernet (≈12 days); blended from Columbia Valley sites; aged ~20 months in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Bob & Cathy Betz (1997); sources top Columbia Valley vineyards; sold to the Griessels in 2011; Louis Skinner leads winemaking with Bob Betz as consultant.