The Hess Collection

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7132 ratings
8.62 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
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
Boris Mathiszik

Martha's Vineyard tasting with RI Think Tank. Ok, nothing noteworthy.

Martha's Vineyard tasting with RI Think Tank. Ok, nothing noteworthy.

May 25th, 2017
Rochelle

Great on pour full bodied smooth tannins rich pie like flavor

Great on pour full bodied smooth tannins rich pie like flavor

Aug 18th, 2018
Sandra Hamamoto

Very fruit forward

Very fruit forward

May 23rd, 2018
Greg Calhoon

Light tannins. Easy drinking.

Light tannins. Easy drinking.

May 11th, 2018
Trevor

Nothing interesting to see here

Nothing interesting to see here

Apr 22nd, 2018
Frank Lin

Delicious and fragrant. Just the right balance of tannin and fruit. Very easy drinking.

Delicious and fragrant. Just the right balance of tannin and fruit. Very easy drinking.

Apr 22nd, 2018
Kara Speck

Delightful!

Delightful!

Apr 1st, 2018
Catherine Gmoser

Excellent Cab! Great flavor.

Excellent Cab! Great flavor.

Mar 12th, 2018