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1987 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Mt. Veeder
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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ProperClaret Does not like this wine:
April 28, 2018 - Drinkable, but that was it.
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ProperClaret Does not like this wine:
April 1, 2018 - Becoming overwhelmed by VA. Probably 5-10 years past drinkability.
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WestUAg Does not like this wine: 87 points
November 10, 2017 - First glass has some blue cheese on it and a little funk. Took a half hour to blown off and then it was creamy and old. Faded fast in the glass and was undrinkable by the second half of the bottle
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Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 90 points
April 18, 2015 - Highly underrated! I'm now convinced that well made Napa CABs become blockbusters at Age 30. Lots of sediment here and quite dry, but has as beautiful plum flavor that improves with each hour. I was worried about Hess not being perfect but frankly now I am ecstatic to try more 80s alternative versions. Especially any CAB that added some Merlot or Cabernet Franc for balance. This is a beautiful $30 vino that was long forgotten about.
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pyrat40 Likes this wine: 89 points
April 14, 2013 - I was concerned that this bottle had been "lost" in the cellar too long, but it had held up surprisingly well. A mature, full-flavored Cab with mellowed tanins, it went very nicely with grilled steak.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1987
- Type Red
- Producer The Hess Collection
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Mt. Veeder
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 180 (63%)
- Consumed 106 (37%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
60% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerThe Hess Collection
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationMt. Veeder
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