Friday, February 15, 2008

HESS - CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $18
Producer: Hess Collection Winery
Region & Country: American Canyon, Napa Co., California, USA
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: Dominick's Grocery, Chicago, IL - 02/12/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/15/2008

Appearance: Dull purple
Nose: Fruity, sweet; It has a soft scent
Taste: Full, tangy and full bodied
Finish: Dry and slightly acidic
Overall Impression: Even though the first taste is full, the after-taste is very acidic and bitter. It's not a very smooth finish or wine.

Overall Rating
: 84/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars

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