Betz Family Winery

For years we've believed that Washington's Columbia Valley produces some of this country's finest grapes. Our "research" over the past 30 years in nearly every vineyard region in the US and Europe keeps us coming back to the natural character of Washington wines. They're a blend of the best elements of the new and old worlds: full, ripe fruit, yet textured for food and structured for longevity.

Our goal at Betz Family Winery is to craft compelling wines with individual character that reflect the vineyards the grapes come from and our dedication to them.

Since the late 1960s we've enjoyed countless hours studying how vintners grow their grapes and craft their wines. A year in the vineyards of Italy, France and Germany followed by numerous adventures throughout the US and other European vineyards have provided a perspective that we hope to bring to our winemaking.

“Top 100 Cellar Selections/Top Collectibles in the World” Wine Enthusiast
#2 on the 2008 list: 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille

“Enthusiast 100, the Must-Have Wines of 2008”
#23 on the list: 2005 Clos de Betz

Both the 2006 Syrah La Serenne and Syrah La Cote Rousse made the Wine Spectator Insider’s list of the 40 most exciting new wines, with the Syrah La Serenne also named as one of four “Hot Wines.” Both earned scores of 93 points.

In his November issue of The International Wine Cellar, Steven Tanzer calls our upcoming release of the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille “…a knockout…” with 94 points, and the 2006 Clos de Betz “…wonderfully silky …with an impression of purity and lift...” rated 93 (+?) points.

And The Seattle Times critic Paul Gregutt ranked our 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille the Number 1 Washington Wine of the Year!