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Make NO MISTAKE about it, this is not the "regular" HESS COLLECTION CAB nor HESS COLLECTION BLOCK 19, this IS the real DEAL, their ULTIMATE CAB FLAGSHIP, the HESS COLLECTION ESTATE GROWN CAB....WOW!!!

2013(Great but SMALL vintage)HESS COLLECTION CAB-Mount Veeder Napa Valley-ESTATE GROWN- $48.95 94/100-PARKER-According to Robert Parker...their BEST effort EVER..wow!

Hess Collection Mount Veeder ESTATE GROWN(Their flagship cab) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California

red wine
Big & Bold

RP94

Winemaker's Notes

For the past several years Hess has been replanting some historic blocks here on Mount Veeder, and the figurative and literal fruits of their labors are beginning to elevate the quality of the wines from their mountain home. It's honestly, simply, exciting. A touch more Malbec this vintage sets the stage for a classic mountain Cabernet led by aromas of wild mountain raspberry and Bing cherry. Malbec trends toward blue fruit, and nothing is quite so luscious as blueberries framed by hints of vanilla, cassis, creamy milk chocolate caramel and oak spice. They watch their Cabernet age in the old barrel chai visitors first see as they walk toward the winery, and the nearly two-year wait in barrel is proving once again to be well worth it.

Critical Acclaim

Robert Parker 94/100
The Wine Advocate - "Another sensational effort and probably one of the best wines to emerge from Hess in the last 30 years is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Mt. Veeder, a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Malbec. This is sensational wine with fabulous aromatics of white flowers, licorice, roasted coffee, blueberry and black raspberry liqueur, with pen ink and graphite making an appearance. It is a full-bodied, rich and a compelling effort from Hess. ."

... and 94/100(W&S)-normally $60-$65...8x6 packs only available NOW, you can DEFINITELY pick up the blackberry and major chocolate on that rich, smooth cab.

$48.95 for a 94/100 rated SINGLE VINEYARD Napa cab from Mount Veeder...how long do you think those cases will last?

Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder ESTATE 2013

Score: 94

Deep, saturated color is just one of the hallmarks of the Estate Cabernet, and this dark purple beauty shows great intensity all the way to the edge of the glass. The nose is loaded with rich aromas of black fruits, mocha and spices. The hints of cocoa tease with thoughts of baked goodies. This cabernet shows a smooth entry that steadily builds to a full, fleshy mid-palate, then evolves smoothly into a rich, spicy and chocolaty finish that invites you back for more. The black fruits from the nose are evident throughout the palate, and are complemented by lively, red fruit characteristics brought forward by the core of bright acidity. There are loads of fine grain tannins that give mass to the wine but there is no lack of delicacy and suppleness . Drink 2017-2027+

Good/ACTUALLY...GREAT juice! A cabernet drinker's cabernet!!!

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Oliver-Pierre Ressel
Grape Wine Company, inc.
210-828-2222 PH
Oliver@gwineco.com
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