Betz Family Winery · Père de Famille · Cabernet Sauvignon · Washington State, USA · 2019

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want Washington Cabernet at its most complete — powerful but composed, expressive without excess. It’s a wine for milestone dinners, long tables, and conversations that carry weight.

What It Feels Like

The nose is deep, dramatic, and beautifully layered. Violets and rose petal rise first, followed by bay leaf, pink peppercorn, and dried herbs. Dark fruit takes center stage — black cherry, blackberry, cassis, crushed wild blueberry, and black raspberry — woven together with mocha, espresso bean, orange rind, leather, and toasted cedar.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense yet impeccably balanced. Dense black and red fruit coats the mouth alongside baking spice, subtle smoke, and a striking saline minerality that adds lift and definition. The mid-palate is plush and creamy, showing remarkable depth without heaviness.

The finish is long, precise, and quietly commanding. Ultra-fine, polished tannins frame the wine with regal structure, lingering with clarity and control — a clear signal of serious aging potential.

Perfect For

Grilled ribeye or dry-aged beef
Rosemary-crusted lamb or braised short ribs
Mushroom-forward dishes and umami-rich sauces
Evenings that call for depth, structure, and intention

The Vibe Pairing

Playlist energy: Late-night jazz, slow blues, brooding instrumental rock
Aura color: Inky garnet, polished cedar, graphite stone
Time of day: Dinner → long conversation → one last deliberate pour

Why We Love It

Père de Famille is Betz’s flagship Cabernet for a reason. The 2019 vintage delivers power with precision — richly fruited, mineral-driven, and impeccably structured. This is Washington Cabernet at a world-class level: expressive today with decanting, yet built to evolve beautifully over the next decade and beyond.

Bold & Powerful · Still Red