Betz Family Clos de Betz (2003)
Betz Family Clos de Betz (2003)

US $39.12

Betz Family Clos de Betz (2004)
Betz Family Clos de Betz (2004)

US $39.33

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Betz Family Clos de Betz(2002)

We shifted the Clos de Betz vineyard and variety mix a bit in 2002, and increased its hedonistic personality. There's more Merlot (57%) than the past two vintages, and it shows in the plum, black cherry and bittersweet chocolate notes in both aroma and flavor.

Also, we replaced the Walla Walla Merlot that we used to have with older vine Merlot from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain. We were able to carve out an entire acre of 1974 planted vines from this classic vineyard. These 30 year old vines are producing Merlot as fine as any in America: complex, rich and silky. Over read more...
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10/15/05
88/100
October 2005
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Aug-04
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April 2008
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