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.