2009 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon
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Bright medium ruby to the rim. Less obvious and slightly less green on the nose than the Blueline Vineyard examples, with dark fruits and bitter chocolate dominating. Then suaver in texture and more vibrant, with nicely integrated acidity giving shape to the slightly medicinal cassis, blueberry, licorice, menthol and spice flavors. Still a relatively unrestrained style but shows more inner-mouth lift than the Blueline. And more harmonious on the back end, as the tannins are finer and sweeter and the acidity is in balance with the wine's fruit. Longer, too. (15.4% alcohol)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is the best of these offerings, but only modestly so. Here, too, there is plenty of richness and texture in the glass. Dark red fruit, flowers, mint, sweet herbs and cassis wrap around the generous finish.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is the best of these offerings, but only modestly so. Here, too, there is plenty of richness and texture in the glass. Dark red fruit, flowers, mint, sweet herbs and cassis wrap around the generous finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. These wines from Hourglass are made in an up-front, juicy style that emphasizes fruit. I found many of the wines distinctly sweet and alcoholic, with little to offer in the way of varietal definition. I also tasted a number of older vintages, and while the wines do hold, they don’t materially improve over time. Tel. (707) 968-9332