P&P, drank over the course of 2 days. To my surprise, this bottle seemed very closed, with mineral, chalk, and graphite dominating. Was this in a dumb phase? Certainly different than my other bottles. Purchased on release and stored in my passive cellar since then.
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Penultimate bottle from a 4 pack, last had this wine about 3 yrs ago. Lovely Washington State Cabernet, regal and full on the palate, with black over red fruits, showing very pretty earthy flavors and scents, including moist soil, espresso grounds, and pencil shavings. Rock solid core, the acidity buffers the flavors nicely, leading into a harmonious and complete finish. Nice wine, drink through 2027+, but pretty irresistible right now.
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(Betz Family Winery Pere de Famille Red Wine Columbia Valley) The Petit Verdot really pops on this wine right now with freshly tilled soil and violets along with mineral, chocolate, herbal notes, pencil shavings, and a medley of red and black fruit on this aromatically complex wine. There is incredible delineation between the varieties here. The palate is arresting with fresh, layered fruit flavors with a mouthfeel with volume, weight and intensity. A wow wine. Nothing short of an accomplishment and as fine as I have had from the winery to date. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot. 73% Red Mountain (Ciel du Cheval, Kiona, Klipsun), 21% Horse Heaven Hills (Alder Ridge), and 6% Yakima Valley (Red Willow). Aged in French oak (65% new). 14.1% alcohol.
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12/13/2023 - skifree wrote:
P&P, drank over the course of 2 days. To my surprise, this bottle seemed very closed, with mineral, chalk, and graphite dominating. Was this in a dumb phase? Certainly different than my other bottles. Purchased on release and stored in my passive cellar since then.
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10/15/2023 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
Nose of nicely integrated oak and fruit. I like it
Palate smooth, integrated, moved on to secondary flavors of sweet tobacco, leather, silky smooth and long finish.
Enjoyed.
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9/14/2023 - drrobvino wrote: 94 Points
Penultimate bottle from a 4 pack, last had this wine about 3 yrs ago.
Lovely Washington State Cabernet, regal and full on the palate, with black over red fruits, showing very pretty earthy flavors and scents, including moist soil, espresso grounds, and pencil shavings. Rock solid core, the acidity buffers the flavors nicely, leading into a harmonious and complete finish. Nice wine, drink through 2027+, but pretty irresistible right now.
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8/2/2023 - curtr Likes this wine: 94 Points
In a great place after i hour decant. This was my only bottle. I would like to try again in 4-5 years.
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6/6/2023 - TroyP wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 3 hours before dinner.
Closed at first, opening slowly. A lean wine with fine tannins and dry fruits and a nice finish.
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