The Betz Family Winery's Clos de Betz Columbia Valley wine, sourced from Washington State, USA, is a decadent blend of merlot, cabernet sauvingnon, and petit verdot grapes. Acclaimed for its depth, it boasts a complex flavour profile of rich dark fruits paired with subtle hints of earthy spices. It embodies a supremely balanced palate, exhibiting plush tannins and a lengthy finish. Barrels aged, this wine carries an intriguing layer of oak essence, adding an extra dimension to its character. Ideal for a sophisticated evening, this top-tier wine offers a remarkable tasting experience for every wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

2015 Clos de Betz offers the highest percentage of Merlot for this wine to date, at 75%. More often the final blend contains closer to 65% Merlot, and the higher than normal percentage reflects our success with the variety this vintage. The wine’s color shows the additional Merlot with shades of ruby red and plum. The aromas of 2015 Clos de Betz lead with spices of cardamom and five-spice. Red fruit aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry flavors are complimented by cedar and sassafras notes. A very long Malolactic fermentation, which lasted into April, endowed our Merlot lots with unusually silky textures. The integration of tannins has lent this notable finish.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant swathes of Columbia Valley, Washington, Betz Family Winery is an embodiment of the quintessential American vineyard steeped in class, authenticity, and distinct craftsmanship. Housing a collection of masterful blends, the winery enjoys an enduring legacy of over 20 years fine wine production.

Established in 1997, Betz Family Winery has gradually evolved into a luminous beacon within America's burgeoning wine scene, offering a unique fusion of tradition and innovation. The family- run establishment diligently nurtures select vineyards from the region to create decadent varietals that encapsulate the rich diversity of Columbia Valley's terroir.

This winery is the brainchild of Bob and Cathy Betz, who have poured their passion for wine and exhaustive knowledge into sculpting its unparalleled reputation. Since 2011, the Betz couple entrusted the reins to the new successors, Steve and Bridgit Griessel, who uphold the founding ethos of commitment, quality and integrity; all whilst pushing the boundaries of vinicultural invention.

Betz Family Winery's celebrated portfolio comprises a line of handcrafted wines; each birthed from a meticulous process of selective grape blending and patient ageing. Worth mentioning is the ‘Pére de Famille’, an exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon noted for it's insistent complexity, alongside the popular ‘Bésoleil’, a Southern Rhône inspired blend. They are truly testaments to the winery’s finely honed artistry.

The winery is open mostly for its routinely-held special events; during which ardent connoisseurs and curious novices are invited to engage with the Griessels themselves. This affords visitors the opportunity of personally understanding what makes Betz Family Winery truly exceptional.

In conclusion, the charm of Betz Family Winery lies within it's authenticity in producing meticulous wines of quality that bear the distinctive stamp of Washington's Columbia Valley. Visitors to the estate will leave not as spectators but as part of a global family, brought together by a shared appreciation of fine wine.

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