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Hess

2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2009 Hess Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is a captivating red wine that showcases the region's remarkable terroir. With a beautifully balanced full body, this wine is rich and inviting, making it a delightful companion for a variety of dishes. Its acidity strikes a compelling balance, lending a refreshing lift that harmonizes with the wine's deep flavors. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing luscious notes of dark fruit, including blackberry and plum, intertwined with subtle hints of spice and oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon presents notable tannins that provide a firm structure, ensuring a smooth and lasting finish. While it boasts a delightful complexity, it remains dry, allowing the wine's core flavors to shine without overwhelming sweetness. Overall, this Hess offering exemplifies the elegance and depth that Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons are renowned for.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Napa Valley
Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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