Wine Tasting - Hess

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Name: Hess Cabernet Sauvignon

Location: Paso Robles, California
Grape Variety: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Vintage: 2020
Price: ~$25

Hess Review
"Concentrated upon entry, this wine delivers luxurious notes of black currant, plum and black cherry. Finely grained tannins provide a round, balanced mouthfeel. The layers of juicy black fruit lead to elements of dark chocolate supported by a subtle vanilla oak spice that adds to the complexity of the wine and shows its finesse on the long, lingering finish."

Wine Folly Flavors
Cabernet Sauvignon - Black cherry, black currant, cedar, baking spices, graphite.
Merlot - Cherry, plum, chocolate, bay leaf, vanilla
Malbec - Red Plum, blackberry, vanilla, sweet tobacco, cocoa.
Overall: Dry, medium-full body, medium-high tannins.

My Review
I tried this wine for free at a wine tasting at Vintage Cellar. This wine was the last on the list and I had the highest expectations for since I'm typically a big fan of big body wines. On the first sip, I got a strong taste of black currant and cassis. There were also some earthy notes too. It was a relatively dry wine with some decent tannins. Typically, I'd drink this wine with some sort of cheese, but I didn't have any while I was at the tasting. Overall, I'd give this wine a thumbs up and if you like the classic California cabernet sauvignon taste you will like this wine. I'll probably be back to pick up a bottle or two of this since I thought it was a great value at around 25 dollars.





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