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2018 Hill Family Estate "The Barrel Blend"
Red Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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yatchisin Likes this wine: 91 points
April 20, 2022 - Same note as previous: Kitchen sink blend of 48% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Malbec, 3% Pinot Noir and 2% Viognier adds up to opulent dark berry fruit and spice that needs some time to open up. But it sure does.
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DeLuz wrote: 88 points
February 1, 2022 - Fruit forward but not over the top bomb.
Zin and vanilla oak dominate but not overpowering.
Some nice menthol notes coming through.
Good acid tannin balance.
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yatchisin Likes this wine: 91 points
January 23, 2022 - Same note as previous: Kitchen sink blend of 48% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Malbec, 3% Pinot Noir and 2% Viognier adds up to opulent dark berry fruit and spice that needs some time to open up. But it sure does.
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Jeff Leve wrote: 88 points
December 7, 2021 - Light, forward, early-drinking, medium-bodied, fresh, savory, crisp red berry-filled wine that is ready to go on release. This is a solid value from Napa Valley, which is increasingly harder to find.
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yatchisin Likes this wine: 91 points
December 1, 2021 - Kitchen sink blend of 48% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Malbec, 3% Pinot Noir and 2% Viognier adds up to opulent dark berry fruit and spice that needs some time to open up.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Hill Family Estate
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation "The Barrel Blend"
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 862717000014
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 136 (32%)
- Consumed 291 (68%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
89% Like It 9 votes
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- ProducerHill Family Estate
- VarietyRed Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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