2019 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate Napa Valley

2019 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate Napa Valley

2019 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate Napa Valley A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline Estate reveals an opaque purple-black color, exploding from the glass with bombastic scents of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherries, plus hints of Indian spices, menthol and licorice, with a touch of sandalwood. Full-bodied, concentrated and impressively opulent, the palate features layer upon layer of exotic spices intertwined with black and blue fruits, velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long, long, long. 97pts Parker’s WA

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline is pure seduction. Racy and pliant, with terrific underlying structure, the 2019 is gorgeous today. Crème de cassis, lavender, cloves, mint and licorice add layers of nuance, but it is the wine’s forward, supple personality that carries the day. The 2019 is rich and deep, but not at all heavy. 96pts Vinous

I am a huge fan of the wines of Hourglass. Their Cabernet is one of the densest, richest Cabs that shows well young and can age out with finest Napa Cabs. Hourglass represents a cutting-edge, modern Napa Valley winemaking style, and their wines have a devout and excitable following. I have been in some of the greatest cellars in the country, and Hourglass always sits right next to only the best. If there was ever a wine to make room for, Hourglass is it.

I have their incredible 2019 Hourglass Blueline Estate Cabernet to offer. Their wines have become hugely sought after. Just about all there wine is sold directly from the Winery where there is a waiting list. A tiny amount comes out East and we are lucky to get some to offer. Two blue-line streams form the boundaries of Blueline Estate, giving it its name but, more importantly, giving the soils their unique character – gravelly remnants of ancient, upturned riverbeds with incredible drainage and minerality. Wine made from the vines here possess a hallmark yin/yang of vibrancy and richness. The wine got a huge 97 from Parker and 96pts by Vinous. The property dates back to 1976, eventually purchased in 1992 by Jeff Smith, son of the original owner Ned Smith. In 1992, Jeff enlisted his family friend Bob Foley as winemaker for their new venture. Bob is an absolute rock star, and his wines are some of Napa’s most sought after cult bottlings, including Robert Foley Vineyards, School House, Paloma, Pride Mountain, and Switchback Ridge, which neighbors Hourglass. Again one of my favorite wines and I urge you to give it some time in the cellar if you can help it. Greatness in a bottle that when compared to others is extremely well priced.