Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Betz
Label Name:
 
Heart of the Hill Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Red Mountain, Washington
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98 (2015). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95+ (reported via SAQ product listing). James Suckling 93 (2015)

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, black plum and blueberry with graphite, espresso and dark chocolate; cedar and sweet spice from oak. Full-bodied, layered palate with firm ripe tannins, dusty minerality and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, rich mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Vineyard-designate 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Heart of the Hill; classic fermentation and élevage in a mix of new and used oak barrels (Bordeaux-style) with careful phenolic ripeness monitoring.

Vineyard Info
Betz Family Winery (founded by Bob & Cathy Betz) produces this small-parcel Heart of the Hill Cabernet from Red Mountain; bottled as a vineyard-designate starting in 2015.