10 Mar Drink it now or drink it later – Hess Select 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
It depends on which expert you align with.
But in general, the “experts” say that only 5-10%
of all wine improves after 1 year of aging.
That’s all wine.
For the wine that we focus on…
wine that sells for between $10-$30…
the percentage is even less.
It’s Wine Thursday!, our weekly look
at a good wine that sells at a reasonable price
and, perhaps most importantly, is easy to find,
either at the store or online.
This week, we’re touting a robust Cabernet Sauvignon
that you could drink tonight…
or a year from tonight.
What it is
Based in Napa, Hess taps into grapes grown
throughout all of California.
For the 2018 Select, Hess sources Cabernet Sauvignon
grown in the Mendocino and Lake County regions.
This is a no-nonsense old school Cabernet.
While it comes right at you with strong
black cherry and plum flavors, it’s well balanced
and has a smooth, pleasant finish.
Ageable? With the acidity and tannins
in good balance, it’s fine now. But we believe
that this Cabernet won’t peak for at least
another year…maybe two.
Be sure to store it in a cool, dark place.
Where to find it
The 2018 Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
is at Total Wine for $13.97.
Walmart’s price is $15.99.
It’s on the shelf at QFC for $16.99.
The price at Safeway, Fred Meyer and Target is $17.99.
Ralphs lists it at $18.56.
You can order it from Wine.com for $15.99
It’s at Woods Wholesale Wine for $13.94
https://www.woodswholesalewine.com/
You can order it from Marketview Liquor for $15.49
https://www.marketviewliquor.com/
or from Binny’s Beverage Depot for $16.99