2008 Betz Family Bésoleil
Red Rhone Blend
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Betz Family Vineyards Grenache Besoleil Columbia Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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A focus on Washington State, Issue #4, 5/1/2010, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Betz Family Winery Besoleil Grenache Columbia Valley) A thrilling, aromatic nose redolent with red fruit, stone, earth, raspberries, and game. Intensely pure, rich red fruit on the palate that just hangs on and on at the finish. Shows just a bit of alcohol at times. 82% Grenache, 9% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah. Ciel, Olsen, and Alder Ridge vineyards. 14.8% alcohol. Sampled at 68 degrees
9/30/2010, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** 1/2 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerBetz Family
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationBésoleil
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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11/21/2020 - osagher wrote: 87 Points
Opened this one and decanted 6 hours before tasting. This really opened it up, bringing out a nutty flavor in addition to notes of black currant and fig. A well balanced wine, but a bit lacking in depth.
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4/21/2017 - thebonnydooner wrote: 90 Points
After 24 hours to blow off some funk/nastiness, this turned out to be a very pleasurable and rich rhone blend. Concentrated and intense with dark raspberry and blackberry fruit, ripe fruit on the palate with a softish not too tannic finish. This was interesting, but a little indistinct, well balanced and tasty. Probably a good time to drink.
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1/6/2017 - drrobvino wrote: 90 Points
Very nice Grenache, fully mature. The alcohol slightly pokes through on the palate, but it is not obtrusive. Drink now through 2018.
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12/17/2016 - DJPremierCru Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 1 hour before pouring. It needed more. Brett aromas needdd to blow off. After an additional hour, it was better. Individual flavored not as easy to identify as previous bottle.
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12/6/2016 - Motz wrote: 93 Points
Perfumed, charming, and austere. A prettier wine than the same vintage 'K The Boy' and not as dense. Came away with the impression that it is in a phase and needs a year or so. A beautiful wine, distinctly Washington, and well made.
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