The Hess Collection
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.
Tied for wine of the flight. The fruit here was much more dense and full. Acidity wasn’t as in tact as the Pine Ridge, but what a flavor packed finish of black cherry, strawberry and clay.
Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.
Tied for wine of the flight. The fruit here was much more dense and full. Acidity wasn’t as in tact as the Pine Ridge, but what a flavor packed finish of black cherry, strawberry and clay.
Well done! Cedar and spice box aromatics are gentle and evolved with stewed dark berries and vanilla scented oak. Medium bodied, rounded off tannins allows the mature fruit flavors to take centre stage. It's slighty hot on the finish, but otherwise very pretty.
Well done! Cedar and spice box aromatics are gentle and evolved with stewed dark berries and vanilla scented oak. Medium bodied, rounded off tannins allows the mature fruit flavors to take centre stage. It's slighty hot on the finish, but otherwise very pretty.
Dec 6th, 2015
Full body, well balanced.. lots of black fruits and long finish. Very good.
Full body, well balanced.. lots of black fruits and long finish. Very good.
Dec 19th, 2021
Hard to believe how well this is drinking after 21+ years. Obviously on its downslope, but the balance, depth of flavor, and persistence was really surprising. Easily one of the 1999 Napa cabs that was built to last. If you still have one of these in your cellar, do yourself a favor and enjoy!
Hard to believe how well this is drinking after 21+ years. Obviously on its downslope, but the balance, depth of flavor, and persistence was really surprising. Easily one of the 1999 Napa cabs that was built to last. If you still have one of these in your cellar, do yourself a favor and enjoy!
May 10th, 2021Not a Napa fan, but this was aged enough that I didn’t feel the oaky aftertaste you get with Napa reds as much
Not a Napa fan, but this was aged enough that I didn’t feel the oaky aftertaste you get with Napa reds as much
Feb 14th, 2018First glass has some blue cheese on it and a little funk. Took a half hour to blown off and then it was creamy and old. Faded fast in the glass and was undrinkable by the second half of the bottle
First glass has some blue cheese on it and a little funk. Took a half hour to blown off and then it was creamy and old. Faded fast in the glass and was undrinkable by the second half of the bottle
Nov 11th, 2017
Smooth and easy to drink. A lot of sediment for some reason...and cork broke
Smooth and easy to drink. A lot of sediment for some reason...and cork broke
Jun 16th, 2016
1988 1.5L
Has aged very well and exhibits softness and elegance at this stage - no tannins or backbone. Subtle red fruit w no earthiness or grit. Pretty and pleasant for a night with great friends!
1988 1.5L
Has aged very well and exhibits softness and elegance at this stage - no tannins or backbone. Subtle red fruit w no earthiness or grit. Pretty and pleasant for a night with great friends!
Still very bright and fresh for a wine from 1986.
Still very bright and fresh for a wine from 1986.
Oct 1st, 2015