Hourglass
Blueline Estate Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
We returned to Hourglass after our visit in 2018 as the wines are just so enjoyable, but the tasting cave may be one of the coolest spots to enjoy a glass of wine.
Tied for my favorite of the lineup. I’ve never gotten as much smoked meat on a cab franc as I have here. Loved it! Not vegetal or green at all. More spice and lift to it than the cabs or merlot, but the flavor profile was similar. Dark berries, espresso, graphite and high percentage dark chocolate. Big structure. Delicious!
Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
We returned to Hourglass after our visit in 2018 as the wines are just so enjoyable, but the tasting cave may be one of the coolest spots to enjoy a glass of wine.
Tied for my favorite of the lineup. I’ve never gotten as much smoked meat on a cab franc as I have here. Loved it! Not vegetal or green at all. More spice and lift to it than the cabs or merlot, but the flavor profile was similar. Dark berries, espresso, graphite and high percentage dark chocolate. Big structure. Delicious!
