Betz Family Winery
Clos de Betz Columbia Valley Red Blend
Delicious Washington Merlot blend with old world character.
Delicious Washington Merlot blend with old world character.
Mar 25th, 2016Well constructed. Automatically reminiscent of garagiste St. Emilion. I always love the silky initial mouthfeel, and well integrated tannins on the finish.
Well constructed. Automatically reminiscent of garagiste St. Emilion. I always love the silky initial mouthfeel, and well integrated tannins on the finish.
Apr 16th, 2015Still young. Drinking better on its second day open. Espresso on the nose and firm tannins.
Still young. Drinking better on its second day open. Espresso on the nose and firm tannins.
Jan 22nd, 2015They make wine in a very reductive style so very little air contact. This is the Merlot dominant bland
They make wine in a very reductive style so very little air contact. This is the Merlot dominant bland
Feb 12th, 2014Drinking well. Dark cherries, a little smoke, and well developed tannins that have smoothed out. Will be fantastic for another decade.
Drinking well. Dark cherries, a little smoke, and well developed tannins that have smoothed out. Will be fantastic for another decade.
Oct 30th, 2020Nose of forest floor and cedar, body appeared to offer promise, but the fruit never materialized and the finish ended with bitter notes. Best served with a rich beef dish
Nose of forest floor and cedar, body appeared to offer promise, but the fruit never materialized and the finish ended with bitter notes. Best served with a rich beef dish
Sep 27th, 2020Deep ruby color, nose of earth and black cherry, body tight & closed with red fruit peaking through with medium finish. Balanced but needs time
Deep ruby color, nose of earth and black cherry, body tight & closed with red fruit peaking through with medium finish. Balanced but needs time
Feb 29th, 2016