Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Item ID: #1280
Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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94 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
January 2006
After a somewhat disappointing 2003, Hourglass’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, made by well-known consulting winemaker Bob Foley, is a blockbuster, opulent, complex, deep ruby/purple effort. Beautiful aromas of melted licorice, white chocolate, creme de cassis, flowers, and background oak soar from this bewitching, opulent, fleshy, succulent Cabernet. This full-bodied beauty will provide delicious drinking early on, and age nicely for 10-15 years.
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94 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
January 2006
After a somewhat disappointing 2003, Hourglass’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, made by well-known consulting winemaker Bob Foley, is a blockbuster, opulent, complex, deep ruby/purple effort. Beautiful aromas of melted licorice, white chocolate, creme de cassis, flowers, and background oak soar from this bewitching, opulent, fleshy, succulent Cabernet. This full-bodied beauty will provide delicious drinking early on, and age nicely for 10-15 years.91 points, Wine Spectator
November 2007
A mix of dusty mint, sage and racy Cabernet aromas are joined on the palate by rich currant and blackberry fruit that’s focused, intense and concentrated, ending with a loamy Cabernet aftertaste. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases made. –JL
About 2004 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon
About the Wine
“149 cases made. Last tasted 10-16-04. Most of the fruit was under contract to Duckhorn winery. Because of this commitment, the fruit Hourglass took that year was in close proximity to the three eucalyptus trees that flank one perimeter of the vineyard. This vintage is punctuated with an elevated aroma of eucalyptus, and mint, balanced by sweet coffee notes. Full body fruit flavors accented with crème-de-casis, dark chocolate, tar, and hints of pomegranate. Good tannin structure, but tannin is not as balanced with fruit as it is in later vintages. Round mid palate softness associated more with Merlot (but HG is 100% Cab). Long deep finish with lingering eucalyptus and pomegranate. A very solid wine, but has some angles that are better integrated in later vintages. Opens nicely with decanting. Should remain in its prime for the next few years, but may not be as long lived as later vintages. We suspect that the eucalyptus is gaining in the flavor profile as the fruit matures. (This is especially noticeable when tasted at cellar temperature. When decanted and warmed to room temperature the eucalyptus become more integrated with the fruit.) Has shown exceptionally well against other top Napa Valley ’97 Cabs. When tasted blind upon its release in 2001, by David Stevens (then director of Tra Vigne’s wine program, and now owner of ACME Fine Wines) and 25 wine industry professionals, along side ’97 Harlan, ’97 Screaming Eagle, and ’97 Bryant, Hourglass never placed less than third in the flight with many higher ratings. This tasting of the maiden ’97 vintage Hourglass set in motion the avalanche of interest in the brand. Decant 2 – 4 hours for full aromatics and texture.”
