Vineyard and winemaking consultant based in Washington State. Graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Zoology with Honors, 1970. Experience includes twenty eight years with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as Vice President Winemaking Research, working on projects in Washington, California and Europe. Founder (1997) and winemaker of Betz Family Winery for 20 years where he is now its consulting winemaker; winemaking consultant for other Northwest wineries.

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production

Industry sector(s): Viticulture, Winemaking, Business owner, Consultant, Wine judge

Wine styles: Sweet wines, Sherry, Still red, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Austria, Mosel, USA, Italy, Tuscany, Sicily, California, Washington

Market expertise: North America

Specialisms: Factors affecting grape growing, Cultivation of the vine, Harvesting of grapes, Processing of grapes, Fermentation, Maturation and blending, Elevage / maturation, Blending, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Quality assurance and control, Marketing wine, Direct to consumer, Wine tourism, Wine judging