
Bob Betz MW
Became an MW 1998
Based in United States
Languages English, French, Italian
Home address: 108, 2nd Avenue South #501
Home city: Kirkland
Home postcode: 98033
Home country: USA
Home email address: bob@bobbetzmw.com
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): Business owner, Consultant, Viticulture, Wine judge, Winemaking
Wine styles: Sherry, Still wines, Sweet wines
Wine region expertise: Austria, California, Italy, Mosel, Sicily, Tuscany, USA, Washington
Market expertise: North America
Specialisms: Cultivation of the vine, Factors affecting grape growing, Harvesting of grapes, Fermentation, Maturation and blending, Processing of grapes, Blending, Elevage / maturation, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Quality assurance and control, Direct to consumer, Marketing wine, Wine tourism, Wine judging