William Hill Estate Winery
Bench Blend Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
This is a delicious red blend from Napa Valley.
Dry on the palate and very fruity with medium acidity.
Showing black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, earth, chocolates, mocha, peppercorn, herbs and Mediterranean spices.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 10 year old is drinking so very nicely now. Elegant and delectable. Fruit forward and engaging.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and very complex.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the bottle. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
A gorgeous wine at this point. Easy drinking and dangerously good.
Good by itself, and paired deliciously with the leg of lamb.
A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petite Sirah, 24% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.
15% alcohol by volume.
95 points.
$30 (at release).
This is a delicious red blend from Napa Valley.
Dry on the palate and very fruity with medium acidity.
Showing black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, earth, chocolates, mocha, peppercorn, herbs and Mediterranean spices.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 10 year old is drinking so very nicely now. Elegant and delectable. Fruit forward and engaging.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and very complex.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the bottle. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
A gorgeous wine at this point. Easy drinking and dangerously good.
Good by itself, and paired deliciously with the leg of lamb.
A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petite Sirah, 24% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.
15% alcohol by volume.
95 points.
$30 (at release).
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Beautiful fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, toasted oak, vanilla, licorice, light earth, graphite, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coffee, caramel and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity, smooth and soft with long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cherries, sweet raspberries, spices, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, vanilla, licorice, cloves, dark chocolates, coffee, cola, pencil lead, and leather.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a wonderful Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley. Well-balanced and juicy, with lots of fruits. Showing great complexity and mouthfeel.
This is just yummy.
Good right out of the bottle and gets a little better as it opens up.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Great nose, great palate and a great long finish, tangy and interesting.
Delicious!
A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon,24% Merlot, 24% Petite Sirah, 18% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Aged in French and American Oak barrels for 16 months.
15% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$30.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Beautiful fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, toasted oak, vanilla, licorice, light earth, graphite, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coffee, caramel and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity, smooth and soft with long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cherries, sweet raspberries, spices, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, vanilla, licorice, cloves, dark chocolates, coffee, cola, pencil lead, and leather.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a wonderful Bordeaux Blend from Napa Valley. Well-balanced and juicy, with lots of fruits. Showing great complexity and mouthfeel.
This is just yummy.
Good right out of the bottle and gets a little better as it opens up.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Great nose, great palate and a great long finish, tangy and interesting.
Delicious!
A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon,24% Merlot, 24% Petite Sirah, 18% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Aged in French and American Oak barrels for 16 months.
15% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$30.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Great fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, figs, cooked cherries, smoke, licorice, cedar, vanilla, alcohol, spices, cinnamon, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and licorice.
Full bodied and big, yet smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, sweet plums, cherry pie, dried figs, tobacco, spices, wood, herbs, earth, leather and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great Napa Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing good complexity with a great mouthfeel.
The tangy finish makes it interesting, with a teeth staining color.
This 3 year old is drinking very nicely now. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (one hour).
Rich and extracted. Delightful and delicious.
I paired it with a big piece of steak and grilled asparagus.
15% alcohol by volume.
$30.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Great fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, figs, cooked cherries, smoke, licorice, cedar, vanilla, alcohol, spices, cinnamon, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and licorice.
Full bodied and big, yet smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, sweet plums, cherry pie, dried figs, tobacco, spices, wood, herbs, earth, leather and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a great Napa Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing good complexity with a great mouthfeel.
The tangy finish makes it interesting, with a teeth staining color.
This 3 year old is drinking very nicely now. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (one hour).
Rich and extracted. Delightful and delicious.
I paired it with a big piece of steak and grilled asparagus.
15% alcohol by volume.
$30.
Price $30.
Beautiful color of dark ruby with a burgundy rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, wood, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, black pepper, graphite, earth, caramel and cloves.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, black pepper, leather, earth, wood, vanilla and light green vegetables.
Long finish with round tannins and bitter herbs.
This is a nice surprise. This Napa Valley Bordeaux blend is complex and well balanced. A good sipping wine with a great mouthfeel, that is not too heavy on the oak and vanilla.
This teeth staining color red is drinking nicely now, and would be good in the next 5 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and after an hour in a decanter, the tannins show up.
Just Delicious.
15% alcohol by volume.
Price $30.
Beautiful color of dark ruby with a burgundy rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, wood, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, black pepper, graphite, earth, caramel and cloves.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, black pepper, leather, earth, wood, vanilla and light green vegetables.
Long finish with round tannins and bitter herbs.
This is a nice surprise. This Napa Valley Bordeaux blend is complex and well balanced. A good sipping wine with a great mouthfeel, that is not too heavy on the oak and vanilla.
This teeth staining color red is drinking nicely now, and would be good in the next 5 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and after an hour in a decanter, the tannins show up.
Just Delicious.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, cola, light vegetables, leather, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, spices and black pepper.
Full bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, mocha, coffee, tobacco, leather, graphite, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4 year old Bordeaux Blend from Napa is very fruity with great complexity and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced and spicy. Rich, extracted and delicious.
Peaking now and will be good in the next few years.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when tannins come in.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers, but it is so yummy all by itself. Thank you Alex for sharing this with me.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Delightful and very drinkable, so watch out with all that alcohol...😃
15% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$35.
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, cola, light vegetables, leather, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, spices and black pepper.
Full bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, mocha, coffee, tobacco, leather, graphite, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4 year old Bordeaux Blend from Napa is very fruity with great complexity and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced and spicy. Rich, extracted and delicious.
Peaking now and will be good in the next few years.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when tannins come in.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers, but it is so yummy all by itself. Thank you Alex for sharing this with me.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Delightful and very drinkable, so watch out with all that alcohol...😃
15% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$35.
Too dry, short release, instant headache
Too dry, short release, instant headache
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2017
Jammy nose, med tannins, smokey , mild and semi-sweet. Just a hint 'o spice.
Jammy nose, med tannins, smokey , mild and semi-sweet. Just a hint 'o spice.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2016
Hand the 2012, lots of cherry and cassis, well balanced, long finish. 2013, very similar and will benefit from 2-3 yrs in the cellar. Very drinkable, I let it breathe about an hour and it got more luscious as time went passed.
Hand the 2012, lots of cherry and cassis, well balanced, long finish. 2013, very similar and will benefit from 2-3 yrs in the cellar. Very drinkable, I let it breathe about an hour and it got more luscious as time went passed.
Jeff had this 9 years ago
Jeff had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016