There's dense fruit and an appealing supple texture in this magnetic Hess Cabernet. Black current and fat, juicy black cherry aromas with sweet spice, coffee and dark chocolate. The aromas return on the palate with a smooth lingering finish.
Think barbecue, pizza or burgers...
83% Cabernet,11% Syrah, 6% Merlot
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 5th, 2007

A blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot from vineyards in Napa, Mendocino and Hess Lake California.
If you get to California you must check out Hess in Napa Valley and the Hess Collection gallery...
Sweet, smoky cherry, leather and spice, currents and a hint of chocolate on the nose. Fresh, with bright red fruit and chocolate flavours, tannins start to grip the mid-palate and linger through the finish.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - March 2nd, 2009

You won't be disappointed by this generous Cabernet. It offers aromas of cassis and chocolate covered plums, vanilla and minty/herbal undertones. It is smooth and approachable on the palate - blueberry and cassis, vanilla and chocolate reappear and are lashed with tobacco and spice, which lingers across the fnish.
Made of grapes from Mendocino County, Lake County and Napa Valley.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 22nd, 2011

The Hess is a crowd-pleaser with its aromas of sweet golden pineapples, vanilla, lemon peel and nuts with toasted oak undertones. The palate is an echo of the aromas - fresh and creamy with tropical fruit, citrus, vanilla caramels and spice. A solid style with an attractive weight that will pair with roasted chicken, creamy corn chowder and creamy pastas.
©copyright 2013 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - February 11th, 2013

Despite the cooling winds of Monterey, the Hess Chardonnay is still a very ripe and buttery style. Obvious butterscotch and warm spice, pineapple and vanilla with orange cream and exotic citric notes. The caramel continues on the palate with a mix of sweet spice (loads of star anise and clove), vanilla, tropical fruit and citrus flavours with toasted oak on the finish. Lively acidity keeps it bright.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 28th, 2010