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Hess Collection Napa Valley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Region: Mount Veeder, California
Winery: Hess Collection
Type: Red Wine
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot
Price: $85 buy now
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When to Drink: 2009 to 2021

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Color: Dark ruby

Nose: Cassis, blackberry w/ bittersweet chocolate and black fruit.

Palate: Conc palate of layered sweet tasty oak w/ round, lingering tannins.

Posted by drxeno on October 6th, 2007 at 4:49pm | report comment

Color: Garnet core, browning ruby edges

Nose: Great dust, anise, cassis and wild blackberry with earthy loam and a bit of dried leather.

Palate: Silky, but still big, with good acid and earthy black fruit of cassis. Slight menthol and outstanding balance. Extremely good drinking, right now.

Posted by drxeno on November 1st, 2009 at 7:32pm | report comment

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