Hess Collection 19 Block Mountain Cuvée
Red Wine, 750 mL
| Country : | United States |
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| Region : | California |
| Producer : | The Hess Collection Winery |
| Alcohol : | 14.6 % |
| Designation of origin : | Napa Valley |
| Grape variety(ies) : | Malbec 54% Cabernet sauvignon 31% Syrah 14% Petit verdot 1% |
| Style : | Full-bodied & Firm |
| Color : | Red |
| Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
| Closure : | Cork |
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Tasting note
The 2013 Proprietary Red 19 Block Mountain Cuvée is a blend of 61% Malbec, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Syrah, all from the estate on Mt. Veeder. This blend has worked well, exhibiting an opaque purple color, a beautiful nose of incense, camphor, blackberry, licorice and a touch of espresso. It is full-bodied and concentrated, but with supple tannins and a roundness and juiciness - even for a 2013. This should age nicely for at least 10 or more years. Drink Date: 2016-2026. Score - 93. (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, Dec. 30, 2016)
*Available at the Vancouver Wine Festival Store* This proprietary Cabernet blend demonstrates a rich entry of black cherry and ripe plum supported in the mid-palate by oak nuances of vanilla, caramel and graham cracker. Closes with a long, silky finish.
