The Hess Collection
19 Block Cuvée Mount Veeder Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
The last couple vintages of the 19 Block are Malbec dominated at around 60%. This is a change from prior bottlings of the cuvée that are mostly Cab-based.
Glows red. If there's such thing as craft or small batch or artisanal licorice, this would be what they'd strive for with their red. Also, this smells like the first 5 seconds when you walk into Central Market (HEB's answer to Whole Foods). Seriously, I've been to every one of their stores and it's also in this wine. Some sort of floral/ginger/oak/cedar/baking spice/baking bread thing that's certainly salivating. Also, this might be the first wine that has invoked the thought that it might be better with further reduction or extraction. The style has a signature that is both unique and familiar.
The last couple vintages of the 19 Block are Malbec dominated at around 60%. This is a change from prior bottlings of the cuvée that are mostly Cab-based.
Glows red. If there's such thing as craft or small batch or artisanal licorice, this would be what they'd strive for with their red. Also, this smells like the first 5 seconds when you walk into Central Market (HEB's answer to Whole Foods). Seriously, I've been to every one of their stores and it's also in this wine. Some sort of floral/ginger/oak/cedar/baking spice/baking bread thing that's certainly salivating. Also, this might be the first wine that has invoked the thought that it might be better with further reduction or extraction. The style has a signature that is both unique and familiar.
2013 Hess Mt Veeder 19 Block Mt Cuvée
Elegant blend of Malbec, Cab & Syrah
2013 Hess Mt Veeder 19 Block Mt Cuvée
Elegant blend of Malbec, Cab & Syrah
Very nice wine at a reasonable price. Paired well with a cheese plate we prepared.
Very nice wine at a reasonable price. Paired well with a cheese plate we prepared.
Mar 28th, 2018
2013 opened March 2018. Ready to drink. Outstanding mix with minimum tannins and deep dark aroma of black cherry, coffee, and subtle chocolate. Smooth as can be with long legs. Used to also make sauce for rib eye with shallots and mushroom. What a combo!!!! Highly recommended, you will love. I will need to find retailer.
2013 opened March 2018. Ready to drink. Outstanding mix with minimum tannins and deep dark aroma of black cherry, coffee, and subtle chocolate. Smooth as can be with long legs. Used to also make sauce for rib eye with shallots and mushroom. What a combo!!!! Highly recommended, you will love. I will need to find retailer.
Mar 25th, 2018
Licorice. Dark. Mountain fruit. Spices. Smooth elegant finish. A pleasant red blend
Licorice. Dark. Mountain fruit. Spices. Smooth elegant finish. A pleasant red blend
Oct 6th, 2017Delish -- it has that 'fizzy' aspect after a sip thats hard to describe...
Delish -- it has that 'fizzy' aspect after a sip thats hard to describe...
Aug 14th, 2017Nice. The Amex lounge changed their premium wines. Tasty.
Nice. The Amex lounge changed their premium wines. Tasty.
Aug 6th, 2017