I have tried a previous vintage and I enjoyed this one more.
Oak on the introduction with notes of dark fruit and berry and vanilla. This opened up fairly nicely and was less sweet than anticipated. Decanted for several hours and this was well worth the price.
Dry, med bodied, smooth and nicely balanced sugar.
Great QPR and I would enjoy this one again.
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Medium red color. Initial smell of alcohol /Schnaps, some Barrique and cranberries ; more red than black fruit. Palate Napa typical in that price range too sweet, but not as bad as expected. Mediocre finish. In general Okayish wine for everyday. Lacks style and complexity.
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Black coffee and some dark fruit aromas, but not much in complexity. Short finish with barely perceptible tannins. Not bad for a party of non-wine snobs, or a not-for-profit event open bar, but not what I would purchase for myself.
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Pleasantly surprised. Not overdone, does not have the over oaked flavors for other reasonably priced cabs, not mind blowing but a vary nice cab at this price point.
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On the nose: booze, red fruit, cherry, plum. On the palate: Red fruit, tart cherry, wood spice. Pleasently tart, but not as tannic as I usually like. On the finish: pretty short and neutral; maybe a little touch of soy sauce.
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Very dark color, fruity nose with a hint of spice. Not overly complex. A little heat on the finish. Just okay. Better buys in this price range. I think Hess Select is a brand that has declined in quality in recent years.
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2/22/2024 - ronald.angoff@yale.edu wrote:
Excellent
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10/29/2023 - Srabkin90 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I have tried a previous vintage and I enjoyed this one more.
Oak on the introduction with notes of dark fruit and berry and vanilla. This opened up fairly nicely and was less sweet than anticipated. Decanted for several hours and this was well worth the price.
Dry, med bodied, smooth and nicely balanced sugar.
Great QPR and I would enjoy this one again.
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10/26/2023 - Philipp Biermann wrote: 87 Points
Medium red color. Initial smell of alcohol /Schnaps, some Barrique and cranberries ; more red than black fruit. Palate Napa typical in that price range too sweet, but not as bad as expected. Mediocre finish. In general Okayish wine for everyday. Lacks style and complexity.
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10/24/2023 - WCW.wine Does not like this wine: 60 Points
Don’t buy again
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9/24/2023 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Black coffee and some dark fruit aromas, but not much in complexity. Short finish with barely perceptible tannins. Not bad for a party of non-wine snobs, or a not-for-profit event open bar, but not what I would purchase for myself.
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9/16/2023 - GasperTheWineGuy Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pleasantly surprised. Not overdone, does not have the over oaked flavors for other reasonably priced cabs, not mind blowing but a vary nice cab at this price point.
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9/10/2023 - Janda_42 wrote:
On the nose: booze, red fruit, cherry, plum. On the palate: Red fruit, tart cherry, wood spice. Pleasently tart, but not as tannic as I usually like. On the finish: pretty short and neutral; maybe a little touch of soy sauce.
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7/20/2023 - daver852 wrote: 86 Points
Very dark color, fruity nose with a hint of spice. Not overly complex. A little heat on the finish. Just okay. Better buys in this price range. I think Hess Select is a brand that has declined in quality in recent years.
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2/25/2023 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good everyday California Cab. Dark fruit, smooth tannins.
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1/29/2023 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice everyday cab at a great price. Must buy more!
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4/29/2022 - SydneyEvans wrote: 61 Points
Very sour.
Do y taste blackberry, hazelnut, or cinnamon notes :(
Was not a freshly opened bottle
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