The Hess Collection

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

8.71321 ratings
8.619 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Aromas of red and black fruit with hints of sweet spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with cacao, vanilla and oak. This wine has about 11% Petite Sirah added giving a great mouthfeel on fine tannins, medium finish ending with vanilla oak character. Nice value! Tasting Sample.

Aromas of red and black fruit with hints of sweet spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with cacao, vanilla and oak. This wine has about 11% Petite Sirah added giving a great mouthfeel on fine tannins, medium finish ending with vanilla oak character. Nice value! Tasting Sample.

2 people found it helpfulJul 1st, 2018
Michael Borger

Ok enough. Pleasant flavor but a bit too harsh of an after bite for me.

Ok enough. Pleasant flavor but a bit too harsh of an after bite for me.

2 people found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2015
Steve Palmer

Christmas Eve Cab

Christmas Eve Cab

2 people found it helpfulDec 25th, 2013
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah and 6% Malbec, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit aromas and herb cedar notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum flavors with oak, pepper and some hints of smoky herbal spice. Ok balance, fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spicy oak character.

Blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah and 6% Malbec, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit aromas and herb cedar notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum flavors with oak, pepper and some hints of smoky herbal spice. Ok balance, fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spicy oak character.

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2023
Chris B

Medium bodied 2015 Cab with dark fruit forward and light finish. Nice wine but no emphasized flavors. Smooth and enjoyable but not as complex as expected.

Medium bodied 2015 Cab with dark fruit forward and light finish. Nice wine but no emphasized flavors. Smooth and enjoyable but not as complex as expected.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018
Thomas Brenner

Not bad a cab when a feeling of disappointment is what was expected. I have found, that with most $15-$20 red wines, the uncomplicated, sweetish vanilla and spice characteristic is what one must prepare himself for, but, if, as a result of fearing being let down, you lower your expectations, Bam!: Magic will happen about 20% of the time!
Its like the wine buyer's version of "Under-promise and over-deliver"

Not bad a cab when a feeling of disappointment is what was expected. I have found, that with most $15-$20 red wines, the uncomplicated, sweetish vanilla and spice characteristic is what one must prepare himself for, but, if, as a result of fearing being let down, you lower your expectations, Bam!: Magic will happen about 20% of the time!
Its like the wine buyer's version of "Under-promise and over-deliver"

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2017
AEL
8.5

Exactly what it purports to be: solid table wine. Medium bodied, nice plum, berry notes. Satisfying cab that doesn't make you try too hard.

Exactly what it purports to be: solid table wine. Medium bodied, nice plum, berry notes. Satisfying cab that doesn't make you try too hard.

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2017
Danea

Danea had this 8 years ago

Danea had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016
Wineshout 💀

Soft and round. The fruit leads the way on the medium-bodied sipper. -- Wineshout.com

Soft and round. The fruit leads the way on the medium-bodied sipper. -- Wineshout.com

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Ben Goddard

Stronger wine, nice flavor

Stronger wine, nice flavor

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015