2019 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille
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novocane wrote:
93 Points
Sunday, March 6, 2022 - Tasted at winery, paired with tortellini in tomatoe pesto.
75% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% petit verdict
10% merlot.
More of right bank blend than the clos de betz.
Slightly darker ruby red.
The nose is similar to the clos de betz, heavy on blackberry, but with a little blueberry coming through.
Front - intense blueberry, quickly being overcome by the acidity and oak. Vermouth, menthol, licorice, touch of spice. A light sweetness continually lingering. Worth aging 10 years?
It's delicious. So far the winner of 2019, though I guess the heart of the hill will be coming in the fall.
Would pair well with pizza, lamb, pork chop.
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Comment posted by Michael Hodgins:
3/6/2022 5:44:00 PM - I have found that Pere de Famille benefits immensely from waiting--at least 10 years. You won''t regret being patient with these. If opening young, they benefit from a lot of air. This is their Left Bank wine, however--the Clos de Betz is their version of a Right Bank
Comment posted by hiker_guy:
3/6/2022 7:41:00 PM - I've noticed that there has been a focus on the Petit Verdot the last couple vintages that tilts this in a different direction from either left or right bank. Same with the Clos...