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2001 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Mt. Veeder |
| Vintage | 2001 |  Label 1 of 6   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | The Hess Collection (web) | ||
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon | ||
| Designation | Estate Grown | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Napa Valley | ||
| Appellation | Mt. Veeder | ||
| Options | Show variety and appellation | ||
| UPC Code | 717888110225 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 31 notes) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 2/7/2010 & rated 89 points: 88-89. Soft nose of medium ripe fruits. Soft and pleasant on the palate as well. Tannins are still there, but soft. A very small bit oxidized and tasting a bit more mature than its age. I think this will be good for several more years and some secondary nuances of orange citrus and a bit of earth are coming on that could add more interest with time, but I don't think it will get much better and certainly won't be much more than it is, a very good but not great wine. (47 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/16/2009 & rated 85 points: Dark, tannic, dark fruit hidden behind the tannins. Unintersting. Monolithic. (243 views) | |
| Tasted by mjerome on 8/29/2009 & rated 90 points: Dark and opaque, tannins are still strong in this wine. really enjoyable, I wonder what will happen with more time. (326 views) | |
| Tasted by brianmulk on 1/7/2009 & rated 90 points: (438 views) | |
| Tasted by WE KNOW PINOT on 11/30/2008: Decanted on opening. Nose of soft red & black fruits, eucalyptus. Palate of fading but still present dark fruits, tobbaco, menthol. Soft tannins, long finish. A very smooth wine. Palate more complex with additional secondary flavors revealed after 30 min.- cedar, vanilla. A lovely wine, not in decline at all. (583 views) | |
| Tasted by merentz on 10/30/2008 & rated 89 points: (481 views) | |
| Tasted by royalscam on 9/9/2008 & rated 89 points: (490 views) | |
| Tasted by mmyette on 3/19/2008 & rated 92 points: This was just fantastic, filled with ripe, vibrant, and juicy cassis, plumb, and raspberry fruit, the tannins were well integrated, and the finish was long. this was a really nice surprise. (1006 views) | |
| Tasted by BluesFan on 1/22/2008: Liked it a lot...very easy to drink...went well with flank steak (1156 views) | |
| Tasted by jimmymac on 11/30/2007 & rated 90 points: (943 views) | |
| Tasted by Winetree on 11/10/2007: Color: Dark dark burgundy. Nose: Black fruit, mainly blackberry, but a hint of the balance that is found in the palate. Some earth or leatheriness ends the aromas. Palate: Wonderful mouthfeel, completely balanced and not a blockbuster mountain wine, as expected. Medium-Full bodied with all the main parts balanced. Wonderful round tannins show that this wine is definitely coming into its own right now. They still might be a touch young, but only if I'm picky. Black fruit, undertones of nice oak and interesting mustiness, along with some bright red cherry in the long, long finish show off this classy wine. Lovers of more restrained Old World and bigger New World wines should both enjoy this wine. (1397 views) | |
| Tasted by walshbr on 10/28/2007: Enjoyed with Filet mignon and seared scallops. Velvetty mouth feel with a smooth finish. We were very pleased with this bottle of wine. (1430 views) | |
| Tasted by J-Sho on 10/13/2007 & rated 85 points: Very subdued -- a bit of cassis and licorice/menthol. On the palate was somewhat monolithic and vegetal. Moderate finish. I have had this before and it was much better. I'm thinking it is either going through a bit of a vegetal phase or this was a bad/tainted bottle. Of note, had the 2001 Lion before this and got a similar green/vegetal note. Not the first time I've had some Hess go through a vegetal phase. I had a 1997 that was vegetal and then 6 months later was glorious. Curious but unfortunate that I drank this 2001 during this period. (1457 views) | |
| Tasted by Medium Toast on 10/13/2007 & rated 80 points: (1079 views) | |
| Tasted by Beachwine on 6/10/2007: Soprano's finale, drank after an Amarone so this seemed very thin without much flavor (1807 views) | |
| Tasted by Beachwine on 5/24/2007: the fat snook jeff kyle and deb. tasty and smooth (1834 views) | |
| Tasted by dbarco on 4/23/2007 & rated 91 points: As before - very enjoyable. Deep dark appearance and flavor. Smooth tannins. A delight. (1994 views) | |
| Tasted by aces219 on 4/15/2007: This was really delicious. Decanted for about an hour. Really smooth with some nice berry tones, yet still got some mellowed-out oak. I wish I had more. (2140 views) | |
| Tasted by Bumperfender on 4/1/2007 & rated 87 points: (1371 views) | |
| Tasted by dbarco on 2/17/2007 & rated 91 points: I really like this. It does need some decanting to open up, but then it is very smooth and drinkable, very beautiful black cherry, blackberry, cassis fruit with very nice rounded tannins and an end note of spicness that leads to a very pleasant and long finish. (2204 views) | |
| Tasted by xtrAlite4000 on 1/30/2007 & rated 90 points: (1604 views) | |
| Tasted by Bumperfender on 8/2/2006 & rated 91 points: (1757 views) | |
| Tasted by dougie on 6/30/2006 & rated 89 points: Really opened up after an hour. Smooth, nice aged cab. Can go a couple of more years. (2741 views) | |
| Tasted by dbarco on 3/25/2006 & rated 88 points: Tasted at Fowler's. Soft, rounded, nice fruit, very drinkable. Does not need cellar time. (2944 views) | |
| Tasted by hiltondg on 3/10/2006 & rated 85 points: Had a bottle at One Market in San Francisco. The wine is smooth and lush from the start, then falls apart after about 30 minutes. (3155 views) | |
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