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2005 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Mt. Veeder
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Community Tasting Notes 51
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nzinkgraf wrote:
June 2, 2017 - Maturing black fruit palate. Holds significantly more tannin than the 2013 we just tried. Rings true about them trying softening these wines in recent years to make them more accessible. Subtle black fruit to the aroma. Earth emerging on the palate, some underbrush-ishness. Drinking well right now.
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KarlT Likes this wine: 90 points
March 12, 2017 - Drank over a two hour period. It started a little closed, light tannins, and not much fruit. It really opened up over the next two hours. In the end there were hints of vanilla, oak, and cherry with dark fruits. Overall, a very nice wine. Just give it time to open up.
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armenm72 Likes this wine: 91 points
June 21, 2016 - Still had a lot of structure but has lost its fruit. Solid cab but past its prime in my opinion.
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armenm72 Likes this wine: 91 points
June 21, 2016 - Still structured and refined but missing that classic Mt. Veeder fruit.
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wineshaman wrote: 87 points
February 9, 2016 - Four nights in Manhatten (Manhatten, NY): Probably had more fruit a few years ago as this bottle was dominated by the oak, with earthy notes, low acidity, integrated tannins, with hints of plum and currants. Drink soon!
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By Richard Jennings
4/23/2009 (link) 92 points(The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder) Black fruit and bay laurel nose; tasty, rich, poised, plum, black fruit and tar palate; medium finish 92+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- 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
- UPC Codes 717888110225, 717888510025
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 7 (1%)
- In Cellars 330 (38%)
- Consumed 530 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerThe Hess Collection
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationMt. Veeder
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