Enobytes

The cooler weather in the 2009 season showcases what this fruit can produce with lower than normal sugar levels. The final blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc is quite smooth with layers of dark fruit that seamlessly integrates with a spicy undertone. The lower alcohol, balanced acidity and soft tannins [...]

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This style of wine will please many but I must first qualify that the many I speak of will not be the average Cabernet Sauvignon consumer. There are many dry red wines that have a lot of fruit flavor and may even make you think you are tasting a sweet wine, now multiply that by [...]

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Upon entry, this Cabernet Sauvignon from Colorado is herbaceous with a good dose of eucalyptus and dried cherry leading to a smooth and inviting mid-palette. It finishes long and tannic with cassis and spice. Give this an hour of decanting before consuming. What about food pairings? The producer recommends Colorado lamb. How can you argue [...]

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This wine is a good representation of this sub-appellation of Sonoma bringing to the table classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavors. Produced from young vines this wine will develop complexity with a couple more years of cellaring showcasing the vintage with just a bit more intensity than the wine is showing right now. In the [...]

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Good vineyard locations, great winemakers and competent distribution. Hess also has a vineyard crew that brings in fantastic fruit each vintage in a timely manner. Those are a few components a lot of wineries are missing these days. Not a factor at the Hess Collection. With those pesky tasks out of the way the only [...]

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Another great showing for this vineyard from Chile, for the last few vintages this wine has stood above the competition and has caught the attention of quite a few wine lovers whose pockets are not as deep as they used to be. Stylistically this wine tastes a bit more “old world” than a lot of [...]

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