The Hess Collection
19 Block Cuvée Mount Veeder Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Pleasantly restrained black currant fruit typical of Napa's mountains. Creamy texture with lightly tugging tannins & balanced acidity.
Pleasantly restrained black currant fruit typical of Napa's mountains. Creamy texture with lightly tugging tannins & balanced acidity.
2 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015Oaky and herbal. Mint, sage, licorice roots, pink peppercorns; the blend of grapes provides balance without sacrificing power. It's not a viscous syrup of a wine, like many Napa varieties are... but rather, mimics the old world layers and complexities of a Bordeaux blend. Happy Valentine's Day (explains the stickers)
Oaky and herbal. Mint, sage, licorice roots, pink peppercorns; the blend of grapes provides balance without sacrificing power. It's not a viscous syrup of a wine, like many Napa varieties are... but rather, mimics the old world layers and complexities of a Bordeaux blend. Happy Valentine's Day (explains the stickers)
Feb 14th, 2016Solid wine with supple tannins and a nice finish.
Solid wine with supple tannins and a nice finish.
Mar 23rd, 2015Very mineral and earthy. Quite delicious. #2GU #MiniWineReview
Very mineral and earthy. Quite delicious. #2GU #MiniWineReview
Mar 12th, 2017