The Hess Collection
Treo Winemaker's California Merlot Blend
California, USA
Firewood on the nose. Some vanilla and cough medicine. Ultra cherry and meshed over ripe fruit. Good body, nice acid. Seems hot.
Firewood on the nose. Some vanilla and cough medicine. Ultra cherry and meshed over ripe fruit. Good body, nice acid. Seems hot.
Oct 6th, 2018
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, spices, chocolates, mocha, tobacco, earth and black pepper.
Medium to full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, spices, vanilla, wood, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice California Red Blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Tastes like a typical California Red Blend. This 4 year old is still drinking nicely, but won't last for long. Wine Enthusiasts 84 points.
A blend of mainly Petite Sirah with Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and a hint of Malbec.
I paired it with a lamb burger and sweet potatoe fries. (cheat day 😊)
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$17.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, spices, chocolates, mocha, tobacco, earth and black pepper.
Medium to full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, spices, vanilla, wood, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice California Red Blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Tastes like a typical California Red Blend. This 4 year old is still drinking nicely, but won't last for long. Wine Enthusiasts 84 points.
A blend of mainly Petite Sirah with Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and a hint of Malbec.
I paired it with a lamb burger and sweet potatoe fries. (cheat day 😊)
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$17.
Very nice flavor a bit too bitter for my liking
Very nice flavor a bit too bitter for my liking
1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2015
Really good discount, so ended up being cheap. Nice wine. Hess usually makes pretty good stuff.
Really good discount, so ended up being cheap. Nice wine. Hess usually makes pretty good stuff.
1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2015
Excellent blend though it doesn't say what the blend is. Went very well with steak! Nice smooth finish.
Excellent blend though it doesn't say what the blend is. Went very well with steak! Nice smooth finish.
Jun 21st, 2017Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Pleasent nose of blackberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, cloves, earth, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, spices, chocolates, wood, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn and espresso.
Medium plus in finish, with round tannins and spices.
A Nice California blend that is enjoyable by itself or with food.
Fruity and nicely balanced, with medium complexity. An easy drinking red wine, good party wine too.
A blend of 33% Petite Sirah, 26% Syrah, 22% Zinfandel, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
13.8% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Pleasent nose of blackberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, cloves, earth, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, spices, chocolates, wood, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn and espresso.
Medium plus in finish, with round tannins and spices.
A Nice California blend that is enjoyable by itself or with food.
Fruity and nicely balanced, with medium complexity. An easy drinking red wine, good party wine too.
A blend of 33% Petite Sirah, 26% Syrah, 22% Zinfandel, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
13.8% alcohol by volume.
Honestly not very good. I can't really believe that this isn't a good wine so I would really like to try it again bc it almost tasted as if it'd gone bad
Honestly not very good. I can't really believe that this isn't a good wine so I would really like to try it again bc it almost tasted as if it'd gone bad
Jan 15th, 2014
I like the taste. Smells somewhat sweet and fruity on the nose and more mineral on the tongue.
I like the taste. Smells somewhat sweet and fruity on the nose and more mineral on the tongue.
Aug 8th, 2023