2001 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

Community Tasting Notes (30) Avg Score: 89.1 points

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  12/28/2019 - oldwines Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Double decanted at 11 am and taken to a family party in Philadelphia area. This is fully mature and lusciously silky with just a hint of brick on an otherwise medium to dark garnet color and a lovely earthy and floral nose also exhibiting some leather, chocolate and dark berry fruit all mirrored on the palate. Long finish as well. Really quite enjoyable! After arrival and re-opening the bootle, it had a great nose and was just as silky smooth but the acidity vanished and the finish became rather short... downgraded it to 91 from 93...90-92 range over time.

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  11/14/2015 - oldwines Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Decanted at 4 pm and drunk over the next 6+ hours. Dark, nearly opaque garnet...very young looking. Nose of oak, vanilla, jammy plum and a little eucalyptus. Fairly well balanced, chewy mouth feel with some remaining tannins and pleasant bright flavor profile. Lots of plum, blackberry and eucalyptus on the palate. Needs a lot a air to come around but worth the wait. Very dense and weighty. Finish is slightly raisiny in the 5th hour. I think this could still develop more distinct secondary flavors which at this moment seem fleeting. Some overpowering alcohol from time to time degrades the overall experience, but all in all a solid and rewarding effort.

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  10/8/2015 - grosel Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Still great wine with a burger!

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  5/16/2014 - grosel Likes this wine: 88 Points

  holding up surprisingly well

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  8/10/2012 - rjt986 wrote: 93 Points

  Very closed on initial pour. Glass decanted for 30 minutes. Initial nose of black, red, green ground pepper. Opened up wonderfully after an hour with mouth filling layers of cherry cola, raspberry, and bramble. Tannins nicely mellowed and perfectly balanced with still-bright fruit. Perfect pairing with grilled filet mignon seasoned only with salt and pepper. Still drinking well but at peak.... Would drink within next 12 months or so.

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