
Bob Betz MW
Became an MW 1998
Based in United States
Languages English, French, Italian
Home address: 108, 2nd Avenue South #501
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): 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