Cost: $21.75 (Cayman Islands)
Grape Variety: Red blend with Cabernet Sauvignon being the main grape
Category: Red Wine
Location Bought: Tortuga
Country: United States
Region: North Coast
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Hess Family Estates
Alcohol: 13.5 % Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Medium+ ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose.

Positives: Happily surprised that the Hess entry Cab was a nice drinking wine featuring some oak, vanilla, cherry cola, boysenberry, anise, rubbed sage, mocha and artichoke. Medium+ body, dry tannins with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or over the next 2-3 years on its own or pair with mushroom, pepperoni and tomato pizza.

Tasted: 4 Feb 13

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4