Hourglass

HG III Napa Valley Red Blend

9.181 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

This past Wednesday I opened the 2016 Hourglass III Red Blend. From Calastoga Napa, California. A blend of 48% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Petit Sirah.

On the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, bkack currant, chocolate and vanilla.

On the palate there was black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, mocha, spice, cassis, clove and forest floor

This wine is medium to full bodied with a velvety smooth mouthfeel medium+ acidity medium+ smooth round tannins that move wonderfully into a long black fruit dark soil finish. This was enjoyed with close life long friends and everyone commented how they enjoyed it. Have a great week ahead and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

This past Wednesday I opened the 2016 Hourglass III Red Blend. From Calastoga Napa, California. A blend of 48% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Petit Sirah.

On the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate, bkack currant, chocolate and vanilla.

On the palate there was black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, mocha, spice, cassis, clove and forest floor

This wine is medium to full bodied with a velvety smooth mouthfeel medium+ acidity medium+ smooth round tannins that move wonderfully into a long black fruit dark soil finish. This was enjoyed with close life long friends and everyone commented how they enjoyed it. Have a great week ahead and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Aug 6th, 2023
David L

12’ Hourglass HGIII Dence richness to it. 1st vintage- Merlot /Cab/ Melbec . All upfront fruits. Ripe black cherry, powdered coco, tobacco. Very little length on the back of the palate. Nice acidity. Good bottle. Edit- Tasting much better then a year ago. That’s strange… I was told this is a wine that drinks in it’s youth? Guessing six years old is still young.

12’ Hourglass HGIII Dence richness to it. 1st vintage- Merlot /Cab/ Melbec . All upfront fruits. Ripe black cherry, powdered coco, tobacco. Very little length on the back of the palate. Nice acidity. Good bottle. Edit- Tasting much better then a year ago. That’s strange… I was told this is a wine that drinks in it’s youth? Guessing six years old is still young.

Apr 21st, 2018
Corey Zamora, CSW

Get some.

Get some.

Jan 15th, 2018
David L

12' Hourglass HG III. Blend of Merlot/ CB / Malbec .
I originally tried this a few years back. Thought it needed a bit more time in the bottle. The nose ! To much of a good thing.
A bit of a mess. Overall 🙂.

12' Hourglass HG III. Blend of Merlot/ CB / Malbec .
I originally tried this a few years back. Thought it needed a bit more time in the bottle. The nose ! To much of a good thing.
A bit of a mess. Overall 🙂.

May 19th, 2017
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.1

Merlot, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah

Merlot, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah

Jan 10th, 2017
Heather Robinson

HWT - $42 or $47 - delicious and paired nicely with fancy pizzas. Would def get of on sale for $30 or less - not as bold as earthquake

HWT - $42 or $47 - delicious and paired nicely with fancy pizzas. Would def get of on sale for $30 or less - not as bold as earthquake

Aug 5th, 2023
Joe Flo

Solid Red Blend

Solid Red Blend

Jul 23rd, 2022
Jesse Mann

Some thic juice.

Some thic juice.

Feb 15th, 2021
Danielle

Ali’s secret cellar stash

Ali’s secret cellar stash

Nov 29th, 2020
Yoly Sardinas

Great evening at Gala beach!

Great evening at Gala beach!

Aug 19th, 2020