Hourglass
Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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.
I’ve had many vintages (and bottles) of this and it’s always consistent. In an age of “super SauvBlancs”, this toes the line between old school and new school. Lots of grass, little bit of grapefruit, lemon lime candy and minerality in the nose. It gives way to more lemon on the palate, waffling back and forth between oak or steel with high acidity and a slightly rounded profile on the finish. I like this SB a touch warmer than others as the acidity can be razor sharp when it’s cold. Great for the price.
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.
I’ve had many vintages (and bottles) of this and it’s always consistent. In an age of “super SauvBlancs”, this toes the line between old school and new school. Lots of grass, little bit of grapefruit, lemon lime candy and minerality in the nose. It gives way to more lemon on the palate, waffling back and forth between oak or steel with high acidity and a slightly rounded profile on the finish. I like this SB a touch warmer than others as the acidity can be razor sharp when it’s cold. Great for the price.
Almost forgot I had opened this. Found along with 2016's at Local Hyvee Wine Dept! Very nice SB..but the evolution from the 18 to the 16 is worth the wait! Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc always a favorite! Not sure how these (16 & 18) are selling for $18.99 a bottle at previously mentioned Hyvee..But okay! 🤷♂️
Almost forgot I had opened this. Found along with 2016's at Local Hyvee Wine Dept! Very nice SB..but the evolution from the 18 to the 16 is worth the wait! Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc always a favorite! Not sure how these (16 & 18) are selling for $18.99 a bottle at previously mentioned Hyvee..But okay! 🤷♂️
Oct 29th, 2020