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1999 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Mt. Veeder
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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Joelene wrote: 92 points
October 7, 2023 - Drinking nicely. In a good spot right now
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SMHalps Likes this wine: 93 points
April 9, 2023 - My final bottle from a mixed 1997/1999 case purchased during a winery visit. The cork broke, and I had to strain the wine through a mesh filter to remove the cork bits, into a decanter. It smelled great, but the opening taste was thin and watery. I was prepared to open something else, but decided to wait a few minutes. After about 10 minutes, it really bloomed. Obviously it is an older Napa Cab at this point, but it never tasted hot or alcoholic, even at 14.5% alcohol. There was still more than enough fruit left to really enjoy this. A friend of mine and I finished it in under an hour.
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sfarwig wrote:
January 2, 2017 - Lost a little of its edge, but still drinking well.
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J-Sho wrote: 92 points
December 11, 2009 - Very dark in color and exhibiting similarly dark fruits on the nose such as plum and blackberry but with some hints of licorace. Full on the palate with excellent tannins that are soft but give it rock solid structure. Elegant finish. This wine is still a baby and can cellar another 10 years. However, it is wonderful now so drink up if you want.
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mmyette wrote: 92 points
April 9, 2008 - I believe this is the best vintage of the last 15 in Napa (not the 97). The long, cool growing season allowed for depth and structure while also allowing ample fruit flavors, and this is a prime example. Youthful for a 9 year old Napa cab, it showed ripe berry fruit, toasty oak, tame tannin structure, and a vibrant finish of currant, oak, and mountain fruit. Gorgeous.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1999
- Type Red
- Producer The Hess Collection
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Mt. Veeder
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 42 (58%)
- Consumed 31 (42%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerThe Hess Collection
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationReserve
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationMt. Veeder
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationMt. Veeder