2021 Hourglass Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena, Napa Valley California 750ml

Although still in its infancy, the 2021 vintage reveals itself with captivating aromatics that unfold immediately. An intriguing interplay of anise, red and black currant, and delicate wildflowers, along with hints of crushed rose petals, the aromatics are noticeably lifted. As the wine evolves in the glass, the aromatic journey deepens, revealing layers of earth and faint wood toast. Ripe dark cherry, cassis, caramel, and pomegranate emerge, which translates directly from nose to the palate. The wine exudes a palpable tension, with a racy vibrancy and a brightness of natural acidity that invigorates the richness of the wine. Refined tannins provide structure and support, lending weight to the wine's profile while maintaining its elegant precision.
| Hourglass

...a bigger, richer wine that comes from the estate on the northern edge of St. Helena. Killer notes of cassis, blueberries, scorched earth, burning embers, and candied violets give way to a concentrated, full-bodied, powerful wine that has the classic 2021 mid-palate while staying lively, vibrant, and elegant. It's another wine from this lineup that can be drunk today or cellared for 20-25 years. | 96+ Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com