2007 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Vineyard
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International Wine Cellar | Rating: 89
($125) Bright red-ruby. Currant, licorice, cedar, fruitcake and smoky oak on the high-toned nose. Supple and rich, with sweet flavors of redcurrant and spicecake dominating. This also shows a slight warmth but there's better definition and energy here than in the merlot. Finishes with plenty of chocolatey oak. This is actually the lowest in alcohol of this set of wines, at 14.3%.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2010Wine Advocate | Rating: 93
An equally impressive effort, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline reveals a dense ruby/purple hue followed by notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, smoke, and fruitcake. Full-bodied and dense with the vintage's sweet tannins on display, this long, voluptuous, sexy Cabernet should be enjoyed over the next 15 yearsAuthor: Robert ParkerWine Spectator | Rating: 89
Offers a rich, robust core of dark berry, licorice, dried herb, cedar and tobacco leaf flavors, supported by rich, extracted tannins and a nice follow-through. The tannins are an issue, as they remain taut and chewy.--Blind 2007 California Cabernet retrospective (January 2017). Drink now through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made.Author: James Laube
Self | Rating: 94
Nose a bit muted. Big wine on palate, lots of fruit but nice balance. $125, 500 cases, 100% Cab. Bob Foley winemaker. 93 RP, 89 ST, 92 WS.Author: WineRyan
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California is the heartland of wine production in the US, and the state that brought prestige to American wine thanks to the pioneers who built early wineries like Staglin, Beringer, Ridge, Mayacamas and Chateau Montelena in the 1800s. Its large geographic area ensures a great diversity in growing sites, varieties grown, and quality levels. Generalizations about the state's wines have numerous exceptions; however, a few key facts generally hold true—ample sunshine, dry weather during the growing season, and moderate winters prevail. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate the state's production—albeit in continually smaller percentages, as growers continue to diversify. More than 100 different varieties can be found throughout the state.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 377 bottles owned
- 78 collectors
- Average collector rating: 95
(Out of 78 collectors)