Betz - Clos de Betz Columbia Valley 2018
Price: $79.99
| Producer | Betz |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | Washington |
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| Subregion | Columbia Valley |
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| Varietal | Proprietary Red |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 13102 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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James Suckling: 95 Points
"A full-bodied red with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, vanilla, brown rice, chocolate and coconut. Firm, fine-grained tannins frame a generous, ripe core of sweet red and black fruit. Rounded, polished and richly flavored. Generous, but not overdone. Drink or hold."
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points
"The 2018 Clos De Betz checks in as 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Petit Verdot, and it has its Merlot component front and center, with loads of ripe cherry, currant, chocolate, tobacco, and leafy herb-like aromas and flavors. Nicely textured and medium-bodied, with good mid-palate depth as well as ripe tannins, it's approachable today, yet I think it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and cruise over the following decade."
Wine Advocate: 93+ Points
"The 2018 Clos de Betz is composed of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. In the glass, the wine is brilliant dark ruby with a firm ruby edge and opens to a nose that is full of red fruit tension and aromas of black raspberry, black plum, dark cherry and spiced red potpourri. Medium-bodied, the mouthfeel is silky with firm tannins and a balanced structure. The wine continues with flavors of dark cherry essence and a soft smoky tone across the lingering finish. It’s a delicious wine that will be approachable upon release, but don’t feel rushed to drink it right away—it has finesse and will age beautifully, so be patient. Only 7,200 bottles produced."
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
"This is a blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. The aromas are brooding, with notes of tobacco leaf, cocoa, flowers, cedar, bay leaf and sautéed herbs. The palate shows refinement, sophistication and polish. This is far more about brains than brawn. A long finish caps it off. The intensity at this alcohol level is impressive and the balance spot-on. It will offer drinking pleasure for many years to come."
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