2019 Hourglass HGIII Red Blend Napa
Winery Notes:
Lifted aromatics of Bing cherry, dark plum, and cedar box with hints of Herbes de Provence, cocoa powder and hoisin. The palate shows a medley of ripe black cherry, crushed blueberry and cola root, along with a broad silkt texture. Richj and conentrated yet balanced by lively acidity, refined structure and fine-grained tannins. HGIII delivers an eminently drinkable wine at cork pull.
HG III is Tony Biagi’s riff on the Napa Valley red blend. Created with select lots
from our Blueline Estate and carefully sourced vineyards in Napa Valley, HG III
embodies the deft balance of richness and vibrancy that is at the heart of what we
do at Hourglass. Merlot offers sleek, approachable texture and bright red fruit
components. Petite Sirah provides the anchoring bass notes of dark blue and black
fruit, and Cabernet Sauvignon weaves these together with structural framing and
elegant refinement.
POINTS OF INTEREST...
• A study in the art of blending with Merlot, Petit Sirah
and Cabernet Sauvignon forming the core elements.
• Crafted with the restaurant environment in mind, HG
III requires no decanting to express its complete charm.
TASTING NOTES:
Rich, textural layers define HG III. The 2018 greets with lifted aromatics of bright
Bing cherry, dark plum, and cedar box, with subtle hints of Herbes de Provence,
cocoa powder and hoisin. A medley of saturated black cherry, crushed blueberry and
cola root burst forth on the palate, providing broad-shouldered, sumptuous texture.
Rich and concentrated, yet balanced by lively acidity, a refined structure and
will-integrated tannins, HG III delivers an eminently drinkable wine at cork-pull.
