1997 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The debut 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts superb creme de cassis aromas, pure, rich, full-bodied flavors, melted tannin, and a savory, expansive finish with subtle new oak. It is already drinkable and will age nicely for a dozen or more years. This is an impressive effort from Hourglass, a new vineyard situated next to Vineyard 29 on Route 29, Napa's route du vin. Review Date: June 2002