Hess Select North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

Anna had this 4 years ago

Not bad. Prefer a dryer wine.

Too sweet

Probably twenty years back, I tried this wine and absolutely loved it. Over the years, I have revisited, and quality seems to vary greatly. I saw this wine discounted to $11 today and thought with 4 years of age, I would give it a whirl! This is delicious! It is leaning towards being extracted, but not! On the nose rich fruit of cherry, strawberries, and blackberry; white pepper, cedar, and granite! Tastes of Licorice Nibs, blackberries, Bing cherry, graham cracker, pencil lead, and crushed wet rock. Ninety minute decant.

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cherry, vegetal.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, peppercorn. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

Super dark berry notes on the nose. Smooth, rich flavor. Love this!

$16 at Longs Ala Moana, then paid $15 corkage at the Nordstrom restaurant. Not a lot of depth but would have this again at this price point.

One day later. Another bottle. Happy hump day. Not bad for@price.

Acidic, bland

Very flavorful and rich.