Hourglass
Blueline Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
What an incredible second day here in Napa. Jesus started us off with an amazing tasting at Davies/Schramsberg, Crocker & Starr gave us our cab franc fix, Montagu & Addax put on a double tasting, and Hourglass knocked it out of the park at the end of the day! I won’t post each wine we tasted, but I’ll highlight the best from each spot.
One of the best winery visits we’ve ever done in our now 4 years is coming out. A combo of perfect weather, a great host, and no rush due to time constraints. One of the most beautiful caves I’ve ever seen. Similarities here to the Bevan cab, but this showed a bit more give and flex. Gorgeous bouquet of blue and black fruit. Plum, espresso and some dark chocolate. Loved it.
What an incredible second day here in Napa. Jesus started us off with an amazing tasting at Davies/Schramsberg, Crocker & Starr gave us our cab franc fix, Montagu & Addax put on a double tasting, and Hourglass knocked it out of the park at the end of the day! I won’t post each wine we tasted, but I’ll highlight the best from each spot.
One of the best winery visits we’ve ever done in our now 4 years is coming out. A combo of perfect weather, a great host, and no rush due to time constraints. One of the most beautiful caves I’ve ever seen. Similarities here to the Bevan cab, but this showed a bit more give and flex. Gorgeous bouquet of blue and black fruit. Plum, espresso and some dark chocolate. Loved it.
Very nice Cab. Full, dry, balanced with lots of black and blue fruit.
Very nice Cab. Full, dry, balanced with lots of black and blue fruit.
Jun 5th, 2021
My rating is a placeholder. I will update with continued aeration.
I justified opening this when I looked at WE vintage chart; which said ready..deep down I knew better but curiosity..well you know!
On the nose blueberries; not willing to divulge!
This wine is going to be gorgeous with time..big blueberries, blackberries, dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, graphite black tea! So many great great elements! Characteristics are softly presenting! It just needs to unwind big time! Like smelling Grandma's freshly baked chocolate chip cookies; you just don't get to take a bite YET!
My rating is a placeholder. I will update with continued aeration.
I justified opening this when I looked at WE vintage chart; which said ready..deep down I knew better but curiosity..well you know!
On the nose blueberries; not willing to divulge!
This wine is going to be gorgeous with time..big blueberries, blackberries, dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, graphite black tea! So many great great elements! Characteristics are softly presenting! It just needs to unwind big time! Like smelling Grandma's freshly baked chocolate chip cookies; you just don't get to take a bite YET!
PNP from Magnum. Well done kudos to @Anthony Biagi
PNP from Magnum. Well done kudos to @Anthony Biagi
Nov 28th, 2017Trying a baby Cabernet tonight. It did not disappoint. Really nice aromas of blue and black fruit, cinnamon, herbaceousness and cocoa. Fruit forward tastes of blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, with some spiciness like black pepper. Silky smooth with very nicely structured tannins. Excellently integrated, this wine should have a very long life in your wine collection if you can keep your hands off it.
Trying a baby Cabernet tonight. It did not disappoint. Really nice aromas of blue and black fruit, cinnamon, herbaceousness and cocoa. Fruit forward tastes of blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, with some spiciness like black pepper. Silky smooth with very nicely structured tannins. Excellently integrated, this wine should have a very long life in your wine collection if you can keep your hands off it.
Feb 19th, 2017
Lots of tannin and acidity. Bouncing on the palate.
Lots of tannin and acidity. Bouncing on the palate.
Jan 4th, 2017
Chris had this 7 years ago
Chris had this 7 years ago
Jan 10th, 2017