Community Tasting Notes 7

• VlgJeff wrote: 88 points

  December 26, 2018 - Slo-ox for one hour. Aromas of dark red and blue fruits, earth, and a touch of smoke. The medium palate shows these same dark red and blue fruits, earth, and some spice. The acidity is relatively balanced, and the tannins are integrated. Not sure it will develop any further, so drink up in the next few years.
  Overall, an interesting syrah from Napa Valley, but without the presence we find in syrahs from Paso or even Sonoma (RRV). Drank this head-to-head with the Terry Hoage Hedge Syrah '11 and it could not compete.

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• JGirl wrote: 90 points

  December 8, 2018 - Very earthy and smoky. Almost black in color. Deep, complex taste much easier to drink 1 hour after opening.

• CabinConnoisseur Likes this wine: 92 points

  April 24, 2018 - 2012 was a good year for Hess, and this wine did not disappoint. Dark wine. Complex aroma of fruit and oak. Excellent flavors of blueberry and plum, plus leather, spice, black pepper, and a hint of jerky. Medium acidity, medium finish.

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• MJobes wrote: 92 points

  April 20, 2018 - Drinking beautifully, it’s got great fruit a bit of spice and it’s still carrying some good tannin.

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• Fire Bill wrote: 90 points

  September 8, 2017 - Deep dark color, glass staining legs, a little sweet with flavors of dark purple and blue fruits. Slightly subdued nose and good mouthfeel. Reminds me of a wine made by the Wagner family.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2012
• Type Red
• Producer The Hess Collection
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation Small Block Series
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 42 (27%)
• Consumed 112 (73%)

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