I picked the 2002 Pere De Famille in anticipation of the release of the 2006 vintage of this wine the first full weekend of March. The 2002 vintage of Betz’ Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend is a stunner and is an easy five to seven years away from maturity. Meanwhile, I am an easy ten to fifteen away from maturity.
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** | Betz Family Wines Pere de Famille Columbia Valley 2002 | A lively, complex nose that can be smelled over a foot away after pouring. Deep, dark fruit swirl around earth, cedar, black pepper, and anise - a virtual wine wheel. On the taste, a gigantic wine with gripping tannins and an absolutely gorgeous mouthfeel. An hour after decanting it refuses to be tamed. 77% Cabernet; 17% Merlot; 6% Malbec. Klipsunb, Ciel du Cheval, and Alder Ridge vineyards. 14.4% alcohol. 705 cases produced. | $45 |
Sean -
ReplyDeleteGood luck as you approach your peak drinking window! I too tasted an older Betz this weekend ('99 Clos) and will have tasting notes up later this week.
Sordfern = A '99 CLOS?! Share the wealth! The last time I tasted the 2002 Clos I winezapped the wine that same night to find all I could find. I can't even imagine a '99....only wish I felt I was sure to live long enough to sit on my wines that long. ;p
ReplyDeleteI had the fortunate opportunity of attending two seperate tastings on all Betz wines in a 9 year vertical (with Bob in attendance). Syrahs at one tasting and the Merlot & Cabs at the other tasting. The 99 Clos I had was loaded with Brett and minerality. If you love the horsey-funk, this will be up your alley.
ReplyDeleteAgree with all of the above. I enjoyed an 01 Père de Famille this past summer and it was right up there with Leonetti and Quilceda, sooo good.
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