Remarkably genial, velvety and lush, the ’11 Bettina frames its pure red and black fruits with notes of mocha, licorice, fresh-cut herbs, underbrush and olive tapenade, creating a fascinating tension between its juicy fruit and brooding notes. Medium-bodied yet fleshy, the ‘11 Bettina pads its architectural lines with a silky mouth-feel--it’s a Bordeaux-style blend with classic California lines and the structure to age for years. A proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this wine derives from grapes grown on winemaker David Abreu’s exceptional vineyards, Madrona, Thorevilos, and Lucia Howell Mountain.
- Country: United States
- Region: California
When former St. Louis businessman Donald L. Bryant bought his 13-acre estate overlooking Lake Hennessy in 1985, he was looking to make a home--not world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. However, this is exactly what he did. After ripping out the existing vines and replanting with Cabernet Sauvignon in the late '80s, Bryant Family Vineyards released its debut bottling with the 1992 vintage. It didn't take long for this Napa Valley winemaker to attain cult status. By the mid '90s, the Bryant Family wines were winning the hearts and minds of wine critics and wine connoisseurs across the globe, and since the inaugural vintage, Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignons have shown no sign of slowing down; they are collector classics that fetch high scores, high prices and high praise from their adoring fans.
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