Hourglass

HG III Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.127 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

Head out to Napa on Thursday morning for our annual trip, so it’s time to limber up and get ready for some amazing views, food, and wines!

I think I bought this a year ago for around $45. Wanted to give it a test drive since we are visiting Hourglass during our trip. Undeniably a fantastic value. Blackberry-compote, sweet graham cracker and raspberries dominate the nose. Balanced texture. Not quite pop and pour, but open for business after 30-45mins. Mexican vanilla, fig, and milk chocolate covered dates on the finish.

Definitely a wine to get me excited for the trip! Well done
@Anthony Biagi

Head out to Napa on Thursday morning for our annual trip, so it’s time to limber up and get ready for some amazing views, food, and wines!

I think I bought this a year ago for around $45. Wanted to give it a test drive since we are visiting Hourglass during our trip. Undeniably a fantastic value. Blackberry-compote, sweet graham cracker and raspberries dominate the nose. Balanced texture. Not quite pop and pour, but open for business after 30-45mins. Mexican vanilla, fig, and milk chocolate covered dates on the finish.

Definitely a wine to get me excited for the trip! Well done
@Anthony Biagi

Jan 30th, 2018
Kevin Ortzman

Chocolate cherry cordial (very young)

Chocolate cherry cordial (very young)

Aug 1st, 2016
Kevin Ortzman

Imagine taking a deep breadth in the middle of an oak forest on a humid day.

Imagine taking a deep breadth in the middle of an oak forest on a humid day.

Jul 1st, 2016
TheSkip

As recommended by @Shay A, I think his notes on the 14 are correct. Definitely blueberry compote. There was still a fairly prominent background of tannins that were a touch more coarse than I otherwise like. Good food wine.

As recommended by @Shay A, I think his notes on the 14 are correct. Definitely blueberry compote. There was still a fairly prominent background of tannins that were a touch more coarse than I otherwise like. Good food wine.

Apr 20th, 2020
TheSkip

Meh. Average

Meh. Average

May 17th, 2019
Eric L.

My first time trying this, and it is really terrific and a great value at the price point. Very full and complete on the palate. Lovely blueberry and blackberry fruit on the palate with a hint of baking spices and vanilla. I would definitely buy this again. Kudos @Anthony Biagi !

My first time trying this, and it is really terrific and a great value at the price point. Very full and complete on the palate. Lovely blueberry and blackberry fruit on the palate with a hint of baking spices and vanilla. I would definitely buy this again. Kudos @Anthony Biagi !

Jun 7th, 2017
Joe Lucca

Dusty earth, cigar tobacco, juicy, smoky, jammy fruit.

Dusty earth, cigar tobacco, juicy, smoky, jammy fruit.

Dec 9th, 2016
Brian Pitz

Ordered 2013 but had to settle for the '14... Still worth the buy though!

Ordered 2013 but had to settle for the '14... Still worth the buy though!

Oct 1st, 2016
ADAM STROMFELD

This beauty starts with a cocoa powder and has a long voluptuous vanilla finish. Although still a baby, this elegant wine surely delivers

This beauty starts with a cocoa powder and has a long voluptuous vanilla finish. Although still a baby, this elegant wine surely delivers

Jul 29th, 2016
ADAM STROMFELD

Dry forest nose - very approachable an well balanced long and elegant mushrooms and Dried berries soft tannins

Dry forest nose - very approachable an well balanced long and elegant mushrooms and Dried berries soft tannins

Jun 30th, 2016