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Betz Family Winery Clos De Betz 2011

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$55.00Original List Price

48.62Best Price On The Web
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Code: 99941

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Rating:	93 Pts Wine Enthusiast	Size:	750ML
Region:	Washington	Country:	United States
Varietals:	Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot	ABV:	14.5%

Cellar Tracker Link(s):

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More Ratings:

93 Pts Wine Enthusiast	Cellar Selection âA fine effort in this cool vintage, this Merlot-dominated Bordeaux-style blend is aromatically arresting, with complex flower and herb scents suggesting appealing delicacy. It delivers that in a focused, wine with pretty berry and chocolate flavors. -PGâ

93 Pts Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media	â(67% merlot, 28% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot; aged in 65% new oak): Good bright, deep red. Redcurrant, cocoa powder and musky tobacco on the nose. Gentle and creamy in the mouth for 2011, with harmonious ripe acidity framing the sweet red berry, cherry and cocoa powder flavors. This floral merlot-based wine is supported by firm acids and tannins but comes across as quite feminine in style. Betz notes that 2011 was a very good year for merlot.â

91 Pts Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate	âMoving to the Bordeaux blends, the 2011 Clos de Betz (67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) shows the vintage profile with its mid-weight, lively and overall fresh feel. Black currants, spring flowers, mint and hints of lead pencil and cedar flow from the glass and this medium-bodied, lively and balanced red has bright acidity thatâs balanced by good concentration and depth. Give it another 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy bottles through 2023.â
90 Pts Wine Spectator	“This lighter style wraps fine tannins around a vibrant core of raspberry, cherry, tobacco and spice, lingering with finesse on the refined finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best after 2015. 1,186 cases made. -BS”

Description:

âOur first Merlot grapes ripened nearly two weeks later than average this vintage, and the longer hang time benefited Merlotâs intrinsic rich fruitiness. As the traditional foundation of Clos de Betz (67% this bottling), Merlot always provides its substance and texture, and with the additional hang time, these are highlighted in 2011. The delayed ripening led to a supple mouthfeel, characterful aromas and fine depth of flavor. Ripe black cherry, mocha and wood spice are the hallmarks of this wine and are reflected in the wine.

The additional dimension of this vintage is its ageability. It reminds us of the Clos de Betz from 1999, another cool vintage, which at 12 years old is drinking beautifully. Both the 1999 and 2011 are reminiscent of a wellâcrafted, top flight St. Emilion.

This 2011, with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, certainly has the vitality and structure to go the distance. During future cellaring, look for emerging aromas of cherry, dark plum and cocoa powder, while the palate softens to a harmonious, creamy texture.â - Winery