Nose: Bright black cherry cassis, currants fig, w/ oak, allspice cocoa and toast w/ plum, licorice
Palate: blackberries, dark choco, and dates w/ nutmeg, cloves roasted nuts, chateau oak w/ round full, balanced coating texture. finish is ripe fruits, medium tannins and supple oak.
Hess Collection Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
Region: Mount Veeder
Winery: Hess Collection
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
94% CS, 3% Me, 1% Ma, 1% CF, 1% PV
Color: Vermillion Red
Nose: Bright black cherry cassis, currants fig, w/ oak, allspice cocoa and toast w/ plum, licorice
Palate: blackberries, dark choco, and dates w/ nutmeg, cloves roasted nuts, chateau oak w/ round full, balanced coating texture. finish is ripe fruits, medium tannins and supple oak.
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