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2017 Betz Family Winery Heart of the Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

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September 26, 2021 - $81

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RATINGS

98The Wine Advocate

Simply stunning...exudes focus and precision on the nose, with rich and chewy dark fruits and a clear line of oak through the center boosting the roundness and complexity. Dusty red and purple flower tones flutter out of the glass. Full-bodied... This wine lives at the intersection of complexity, finesse and precision.

95+ Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous cassis and blueberry notes interwoven with lots of lavender, violets, loamy earth, and crushed rock-like minerality. With full-bodied richness, a focused, concentrated mouthfeel, building tannins, and a great finish...

94+ Stephen Tanzer

Aromas of crushed blackberry, violet, cocoa powder and licorice; shows more powerful fruit and less obvious oak on the nose... Extremely intense and primary, with dense, wild flavors of brambly berries lifted by violet.

94James Suckling

This is very silky and fine-grained with lovely balance and finesse. Medium body and super polished tannin. Really fresh and balanced. Savory and fresh with hints of herbs.

93Wine Enthusiast

...notes of dried and fresh herbs, tomato leaf, citrus peel, raspberry and cherry showing nuance. The palate shows flavor intensity but also a compelling sense of restraint. The firm tannins undulate in waves.

18Jancis Robinson

Aromas of black cherry and cedar. Wonderfully earthy notes of black cherry and tobacco have a bright almost citrusy bite thanks to excellent acidity. Well-integrated wood can be tasted in the finish...

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.