Cost: $34.95
Grape Variety: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 16% Syrah, 4% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
Category: Red Wine
Location LCBO Vintages
Country: United States
Region: Red Mountain, Washington State
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Hedges Family Estate
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
High-end wine at half the price that’s elegant and delicious
Description: Medium dark ruby in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This complex wine features oak, blackberry, dark cherry, black currants, raspberry, turmeric, cinnamon, anise, cassis, dry herbs, espresso and leather. Medium+ body and tannins with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: Still young but drinking well now. If you can, buy several and cellar them.
Drink now or in the next 15 years on its own or pair it with pan seared butter-basted rib eye steak.
Tasted: 27 April 2015
Top Pick
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18.5+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
LCBO: 1594