1994 Hess Collection

[winoweenie]

Thought I'd use this for 2 purposes; to also answer the post on the 97 by Newsie below. This is a textbook Napa caab. Deep ruby with pencil shavings, cassis, vanilla, spice and a load of fruit up-front. All comes across on the palate in spades, (diamonds,clubs, and heartalies twoosi). Solid entry, a nice weighty center, and a 4&1/2 lapper finish.Aromatics have drastically improved in the last 3 years. A kick-fanny bottle of juice that has fulfilled all of its' early promise. 92/95. 20 by the box. ww (Can look forward to more of the same from the killer 97 vintage. Thot I'd reported on this bottle lately. The memorys' the 2nd thing to go!)