Hourglass
Hourglass Hourglass Blueline Estate Cabernet Franc 2017 750ml
- Color
- Red
- Type
- Table Wine
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Sub-Appellation
- Napa Valley
- ABV
- 14.7%
Availability & Pricing
Premier Wine & Spirits
2017 vintage
You save: $25.00 (17%)
Details
- Brand
- Hourglass
- Product Type
- Wine
- Size
- 750ml
- Package Type
- Bottle
- ABV
- 14.7%
- UPC
- 000004916123
Critical Acclaim
This is an exceptional red with mostly cabernet franc, which gives it impressive pedigree and structure. Dry and muscular, full-bodied and layered. Classic cab franc. 88% cabernet franc, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. Try after 2021.
The 2017 Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate is made of 88% Cabernet Franc 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it features expressive red currant jelly, Morello cherries and raspberry leaves notes with a baked plums and dried herbs undercurrent plus a waft of saw dust. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm, rugged texture and lively line, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.
The 2017 Cabernet Franc Blueline opens with striking aromatics. Even with the freakish conditions of the year, the 2017 preserves terrific varietal definition and character. Nicely balanced and harmonious, the Franc is shaping up to be a beauty.