Betz Pere de Famille Cab Sauv (event) 2015

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

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2015 Père de Famille include Jeb Dunnuck 97, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96, James Suckling 95, Vinous 93 and Wine Spectator ~90; consistently highly rated and praised for aging potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with graphite, violet, bay leaf and black olive. Baking spice and toasted oak support firm ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-laced finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison stew, mushroom ragù; Asian: Korean BBQ/bulgogi, Cantonese roast duck, soy-braised short ribs, spicy Szechuan beef; dark chocolate and aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Grapes sourced from Columbia Valley parcels (notably Red Mountain); extended skin contact during fermentation; aged ~20 months in French oak (≈70% new); blended and bottled after careful cellar integration.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery, founded 1997 by Bob and Cathy Betz (Bob is a Master of Wine). Limited-production Washington producer sourcing top Columbia Valley sites; ownership transitioned to the Griessels and later acquired by Ackley Brands (2024).