Wine Doctrine
2017

Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline

Tasted 22 June 2018 California · Napa Valley

Gobs of dark black and blue fruit. Ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors dominating. Heavily toasted notes of oak char, smoke, vanilla, and chocolate cake. A heavy confection aftertaste made for a notably weighty back…

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2015

Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline

California · Napa Valley

A beautifully rich and smooth attack of dark berry fruit, with dark chocolate and graphite notes that add interest. Mid-palate depth is notable, with enough acid and grip to corral the ripe core and…

Reviewed 11 November 2018
2015

Hourglass 36-24-36 Blueline

California · Napa Valley

Previous notes apply. Air is a friend to this wine. Beautiful bitter chocolate and coffee ground notes popped out over time to compliment the dark core fruit. Drinking great now, but I'll try to hold…

Reviewed 10 August 2018
2015

Hourglass 36-24-36 Blueline

California · Napa Valley

Finished the bottle. Previous note applies. This wine manages to pull off unctuous concentration and intensity while also maintaining a notable balance and texturally smooth delivery from beginning…

Reviewed 8 July 2018
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