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Auction 3

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

The Betz Family Winery Auction 3 is a luxurious red wine hailing from the renowned Red Mountain region, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Known for producing some of Washington State's most exquisite wines, this region’s unique terroir imbues the wine with remarkable depth and complexity. On the nose, the wine reveals enticing aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and a hint of plum, intertwined with subtle notes of graphite and cedar. This exquisite blend boasts a harmonious balance, offering a full, well-structured body that delivers bold tannins and bright, lively acidity. The palate is treated to layers of dark fruit intensity, enhanced by spicy undertones and a touch of earthiness, culminating in a lasting, elegant finish. The Betz Family Winery Auction 3 exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and profound character typical of wines from the Red Mountain appellation.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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