Hourglass - HG III 2021 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Description

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. Core varieties: Merlot, Petit Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 15 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak.

Tasting notes

Rich, textural layers define HG III. This beautiful wine 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.

Estate

Hourglass Wine produced their first vintage in 1997 and for many years their entire production was from the single 4 acre Hourglass Vineyard just north of St. Helena. Today they own two vineyards – the original estate Hourglass Vineyard (purchased in 1975) and the Blueline Vineyard in the Calistoga sub appellation (purchased in 2006). Pairing the wisdom, skill and artistry of the winemaking team and the soul of the dramatic vineyards, Hourglass wines are modern and simply elegant. Their goal is to capture the essence of two of Napa Valley’s most expressive vineyard sites in bottled form.

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