HOURGLASS 08 CS NAPA
Bob Foley is one of the great winemakers in the Napa Valley. In addition to Hourglass, he is the winemaker at Switchback Ridge and was the winemaker at Pride Mountain Vineyards for several years! The Hourglass property is situated in a part of the Valley where the western and eastern mountains “pinch” together to give an hourglass shape to the valley. This region is rich with “Hambright” soils, and for growing wine grapes, it’s the equivalent to striking gold! Since our first taste of this several years ago, we knew it was something to keep an eye on and now Hourglass is regarded as one of the tastiest Cabernets in the Valley! The wine is dark purple in color (almost opaque) and is alluring with aromas of cassis, menthol, minerals and vanilla, along with rich, exuberant flavors of licorice, black cherry, currants, crème de cassis, oak and coffee. Juicy, hedonistic and way too easy to go back for second and third glasses, this open-knit yet complex wine should drink well for another 10-15 years!
