This chased the Chappellet, which was was a tough act to follow, But this Hess went toe-to-toe. And while it fell a shade short, at $23 per, it’s a winner. It presents superbly, and if you close your eyes, it’s tough to discern the difference. The Chappellet is slightly more extracted and dense, but beyond that, honors even. This is a case purchase. I’m going back to the well!
This chased the Chappellet, which was was a tough act to follow, But this Hess went toe-to-toe. And while it fell a shade short, at $23 per, it’s a winner. It presents superbly, and if you close your eyes, it’s tough to discern the difference. The Chappellet is slightly more extracted and dense, but beyond that, honors even. This is a case purchase. I’m going back to the well!
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2018
Big and jammy, with a strong acid and study tannin on the finish. Despite having all of the elements right, the balance is off because it’s almost overwhelmingly sweet up front, then moves into a finish where the acid and tannin spike out.
Big and jammy, with a strong acid and study tannin on the finish. Despite having all of the elements right, the balance is off because it’s almost overwhelmingly sweet up front, then moves into a finish where the acid and tannin spike out.
May 26th, 2019
Big, jammy fruit with nicely balanced tannins. Like a big, dark cherry pie. Finishes with nice blackberry and boysenberry hints to round it out.
Big, jammy fruit with nicely balanced tannins. Like a big, dark cherry pie. Finishes with nice blackberry and boysenberry hints to round it out.
May 14th, 2019
Great tannins with intense, complex flavors of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum with a touch of spicy oak.
Great tannins with intense, complex flavors of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum with a touch of spicy oak.
Apr 9th, 2019
Excellent value. Great nose, dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and licorice notes.
Excellent value. Great nose, dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and licorice notes.
Mar 17th, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
