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The stylistic goal of Hourglass is to achieve a seamless balance of fruit concentration with the elegance of more subtle nuances driven by its terroir. Drawing from its Napa Valley origin, Hourglass has a forward depth of fruit, yet is not a "fruit bomb". Saturated mid-palate texture is again balanced by lively acidity, which rolls into a refined finish. Moderately high alcohol is balanced against integrated sweet oak, and depth of fruit. Aromatics play as important a role as texture, or flavor. Nuances of black licorice, mint, eucalyptus, earth, coffee/toffee, crème-de-cassis, and pomegranate, blend back and forth between aroma, and taste.
Winemaker Bob Foley describes Hourglass as "more Margaux, feminine and complex." Steven Tanzer notes Hourglass is "strong on personality," while Robert Parker Jr. and Patrick Comiskey have commented on its seamless integration and balance.
Hourglass is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Recommendation: If you have the ability, we recommend decanting the wine for 2 - 6 hours in an open mouth decanter allowing the wine to come up from cellar to room temperature. The introduction of oxygen and the warming effect opens up aromatics, and releases subtle nuances adding complexity and influencing texture and finish. If you are in a restaurant, ask them to decant for you and don't be afraid to swirl the wine in your glass to accelerate aeration.
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