Betz Family Winery

Clos de Betz Columbia Valley Red Blend

9.124 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

Clos de Betz Columbia Valley Red 2012 is a sumptuous Bordeaux-style blend of 67% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. As with all Betz wines, it's precise and steeped in power. Arresting aromas of plums, kirsch, Madagascar vanilla and graphite lie under a beguiling floral top note. It's concentrated, and inky, a bit of a surprise considering the percentage of Merlot in the blend. Plush, ripe tannins merge seamlessly into depth-less layers of glossy black fruit. 14.5% ABV | Sample

Clos de Betz Columbia Valley Red 2012 is a sumptuous Bordeaux-style blend of 67% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. As with all Betz wines, it's precise and steeped in power. Arresting aromas of plums, kirsch, Madagascar vanilla and graphite lie under a beguiling floral top note. It's concentrated, and inky, a bit of a surprise considering the percentage of Merlot in the blend. Plush, ripe tannins merge seamlessly into depth-less layers of glossy black fruit. 14.5% ABV | Sample

1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Erica Orr

Very young now but great concentration and that unmistakeable Betz dark roasted coffee nose

Very young now but great concentration and that unmistakeable Betz dark roasted coffee nose

Mar 6th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

10

Bottled 5 weeks ago and is a blend of 2/3 merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and then petite Verdot they start the blending process in the vineyard all of which have a waiting list. Discovery vineyard is a new part of the blend. They have gone back to walla walla with this vineyard and some Syrah from n the rocks (not in this wine). A big bouquet of dark cherry and plum fruit with a good punt of nuance fresh herbs cedar and tobacco spice lively complexity on the nose. A very plush and smooth wine on the palate with a firm hand of acidity and all that nuance from the nose coming through the finish very long and layered this wine is very well built needs time but is very enjoyable right now. Pretty floral notes and a nice zest to the finish. Finish 50+. Most excellent +

Bottled 5 weeks ago and is a blend of 2/3 merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and then petite Verdot they start the blending process in the vineyard all of which have a waiting list. Discovery vineyard is a new part of the blend. They have gone back to walla walla with this vineyard and some Syrah from n the rocks (not in this wine). A big bouquet of dark cherry and plum fruit with a good punt of nuance fresh herbs cedar and tobacco spice lively complexity on the nose. A very plush and smooth wine on the palate with a firm hand of acidity and all that nuance from the nose coming through the finish very long and layered this wine is very well built needs time but is very enjoyable right now. Pretty floral notes and a nice zest to the finish. Finish 50+. Most excellent +

Aug 15th, 2014
Bob Boyle

Nose somewhat closed, cedar & forest floor, body firm but tannins easing to reveal fruit, medium finish

Nose somewhat closed, cedar & forest floor, body firm but tannins easing to reveal fruit, medium finish

Nov 28th, 2020
Doug Sayed

From the great 2012 vintage. Blue fruits with a good supporting structure and a nice finish. Very nice.

From the great 2012 vintage. Blue fruits with a good supporting structure and a nice finish. Very nice.

Mar 9th, 2019
Sam Shepard

The jordan Odonnell special

The jordan Odonnell special

May 27th, 2017
Kevin Wehler

Really good WA cab. Great depth and balance , deep fruits

Really good WA cab. Great depth and balance , deep fruits

May 20th, 2016
Pete Limbacher

Lovely wine. Once it opens up it is outstanding

Lovely wine. Once it opens up it is outstanding

Oct 9th, 2015
Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

8.9

Brian had this 8 years ago

Brian had this 8 years ago

Oct 22nd, 2015
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.2

Peter had this 9 years ago

Peter had this 9 years ago

Jan 18th, 2015