2018 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

This is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot made with Estate grown fruit. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, clay, slight plums, spice and slight chocolate. Full bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is very concentrated. Complex and deep. It could use some time to develop. It will improve with some cellaring but should drink well for ten to fifteen more years. This would go nicely with Grilled Stuffed Portobellos.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2018

Current Price:

$60.00USD

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2018 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a nice value in Napa Cabernet. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, black cherries, spice and dust. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, nice cassis fruit with underlying spice. Solid finish. This is easy to drink on its own but will b a nice wine with a burger. Drink over the next five to seven years.

2018 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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