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Red
2012 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Mt. Veeder
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2013
Community Tasting Notes 52
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CabinConnoisseur Likes this wine: 93 points
August 24, 2023 - I have been drinking a few cases of this incrementally over the years and will consume the rest of my stash in the next 3-5 years. Still very strong. Gaining complexity and spice - especially black pepper on the finish, which is gaining length. Less vanilla than previously, but fruit is more integrated, and tertiary flavors are making this more interesting with time.
Notes are after a 2.5 hour decant. Well stored bottles still have plenty of life. -
VlgJeff wrote: 91 points
July 8, 2023 - Decanted for 30 minutes but continued to open for 30 minutes more. The color was a deep dark ruby to a lighter rim. Dark fruits and baking spices on the nose. The medium plus bodied palate showed lots of dark fruits (black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant), baking spices (esp. cinnamon), and only touches of minerality, oak and tannin. The acidity was juicy and balancing. Not sure if this wine is past its prime - as others have said - but I would suggest opening, decanting and enjoying it soon.
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Bruin4Wine wrote: 90 points
February 26, 2023 - Thought this one was still showing some nice fruit notes, mixed with a savory element. Slightly past it’s prime, but holding strong.
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camroc830 wrote: 88 points
September 18, 2022 - There was sediment and this wine is past its prime. Structure is falling apart and it's getting a bit rocky. Poor QPR for what I paid. Beware.
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Zwineguy Likes this wine: 92 points
June 9, 2022 - Popped tonight and still has plenty of life left. Tannin's have softened but maintains an excellent acidity and wonderful Cedar closet aroma. Just starting to show a little brown around the edges. Delightful with Italian beef.
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By David Lawrason
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- 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 3711018410886, 4762020110225, 717888000137, 717888100226, 717888110225, 717888510025
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 738 (44%)
- Consumed 953 (56%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 43 votes
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationMt. Veeder
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